Obi’s former ally joins presidential race on LP ticket
A former Director of Finance of the Obidient Movement, Peter Agada, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the Labour Party (LP) platform, with the blessing
A former Director of Finance of the Obidient Movement, Peter Agada, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the Labour Party (LP) platform, with the blessing of a traditional ruler, the Och’Idoma, Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John.
Agada made his ambition known during a visit to the Och’Idoma’s palace, where he led a delegation of young professionals and political associates to inform the paramount ruler of his presidential bid formally.
The LP aspirant was received by palace chiefs, youth groups, and traditional aides and used the occasion to outline his policy direction, anchored in what he described as “direct labour.”
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In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, Agada identified insecurity, widespread youth unemployment, a weakening naira, poor infrastructure and erosion of public trust as “major problems befalling us as a nation.”
Speaking on his agenda, Agada said direct labour would prioritise security through community-led intelligence, supported by technology to safeguard both rural and urban areas.
He also proposed establishing industrial hubs across the geopolitical zones, focusing on agro-processing and solid minerals, to drive job creation for youth.
On human capital development, the presidential hopeful advocated a national skills-to-industry programme, alongside urgent reforms in education and primary healthcare.
Highlighting governance, he promised inclusivity and stressed what he termed “competence without cronyism” to ensure all regions feel a sense of belonging.
“Nigeria needs execution, not excuses. Labour Direct is about putting Nigerians to work—securing them, skilling them and giving them a stake,” he said.
Agada, a member of the Big Tent Shadow Government serving as Minister of Infrastructure, Energy, Works, Housing and Urban Development, also previously chaired the Big Tent Support Group Council.
He is the Founder and Chairman of Cyrus Group Nigeria, described as the world’s largest acoustics organisation.
In his response, the Och’Idoma expressed support for the aspiration, noting the growing involvement of young people in national politics.
“I am thrilled and excited that young people are banding together and networking,” the monarch said, praising Agada’s “boldness and demonstration of strength and capacity,” which he described as a source of pride for Idoma land.
The royal father, however, urged unity among the Idoma people.
“Unity among the Idoma has been largely lacking. If we must present our best to Nigeria, we must first be one at home,” he said.
He offered prayers for the success of the ambition and called on Idoma sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, to support the project.
