A former Labour Party (LP) presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, has defected to the Young Progressives Party (YPP) following his disqualification from the party’s presidential primary.
Agada announced his defection on Monday in Abuja during an event attended by representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), members of his presidential campaign council, and supporters under The Movement Nigeria.
He accused the Labour Party leadership of bad faith, alleging that he was encouraged to pursue the presidential ticket and invest in the party’s activities before being abruptly excluded from the race.
According to him, he was initially assured that there were no restrictions on aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket, prompting him to purchase nomination forms and participate in screening processes.
Agada stated that he was screened on May 6, 2026, after the party’s national convention in Umuahia, adding that he had already begun building nationwide campaign structures based on assurances from party leaders.
He further alleged that he was informed just a day before the primary that he had been disqualified on the grounds that the party had zoned its presidential ticket to the South, a decision he argued was not provided for in the party’s constitution.
Explaining his move to the YPP, Agada said he sought a platform aligned with principles of fairness, transparency, and justice.
“I am delighted to inform you that I have now found all these qualities in the Young Progressives Party,” he said.
Agada also confirmed that legal action had been initiated against the Labour Party over disputed funds allegedly contributed during his failed presidential bid.
The Labour Party has denied wrongdoing, insisting that its nomination process was conducted in line with established rules and procedures.
