Newsonline reports that Akin Alabi, 45 years old, said Labour Party should respect his party’s political games because they are on the ground and not online.
Akin Alabi who is representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State, boasted that winning elections is with money, just as he asked Labour Party how much they have they can use to win election.
Akin made the statement on Saturday while reacting to a tweet about the Labour Party’s strategy to forestall rigging next year.
Professor Pat Utomi, a Labour Party Chieftain, had disclosed that the platform and a coalition were planning to have 15 agents at each polling unit.
In reply, Alabi wrote: “Labour Party will not get 15 votes in my polling unit at Ajiwogbo, Ward 4, Egbeda Local Government, Ibadan.
His comment, generated an attack from Obidients, Peter Obi’s supporters.
Obidients, Peter Obi supporters designation, said that Akin Alabi’s comment was a mockery to the desire of Nigerian youths for a country that works for all citizens.
Akin Alabi, the owner of a popular betting platform, NairaBet, said, ” “How much have you got?
“PDP is my concern politically. Labour is for online content.
“You better respect my political game because I’m on the ground.”
Akin Alabi boasted, “I’m about to contest for a 3rd consecutive federal election. That’s not for twitter experts. This is the real deal.”
Alabi won a return ticket in May after defeating Capt Kazeem Akinjide (rtd) and Comrade Moshood Erubami, a rights activist.
Akin Alabi is the Chairman, House Committee on Governmental Affairs in the House of Representatives.
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