Tony Akeni
Tony Akeni is a spokesperson for the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee of the Labour Party. Recently, he responded to allegations of a planned invasion of the party's secretariat, calling them a case of 'reverse psychology' and stating that the current leadership's fears are unfounded. He asserted that his faction is prepared to take lawful action to reclaim control of the party, emphasizing that Abure's leadership is no longer legitimate following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Tony Akeni, the party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, said Rhodes-Vivour’s action showed he 'jumped the gun' and failed to imbibe Obi’s political approach.
Rhodes-Vivour Joins ADC: Informs Obi Before Defection
Nigeria· 2025-09-07
Tony Akeni is the interim National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party who criticized Rhodes-Vivour's defection.
Labour Party Calls it Hasty |Nigeria· 2025-09-07
Tony Akeni is the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party who urged Nigerians to be vigilant regarding INEC's claims.
INEC Defends South-West Voter Registration Figures Amid OppoNigeria· 2025-08-29
Tony Akeni is the spokesman for the caretaker committee who refuted claims about Peter Obi's chances in 2027.
LP caretaker panel accuses Abure of sabotageNigeria· 2025-06-02
Tony Akeni is the spokesman for the Usman-led caretaker committee and commented on the ongoing situation.
I remain LP national chairman, says AbureNigeria· 2025-04-24
Tony Akeni is the spokesman of the Usman-led caretaker committee.
Obi, Abure camps clash over parallel NEC meetingsNigeria· 2025-04-08
Tony Akeni is the spokesman of the Usman-led caretaker committee who expressed surprise at the allegations of invasion.
Abure fears LP HQ takeover by NLCNigeria· 2025-04-07