Umar Farouk
Umar Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party in Nigeria, known for his critical stance on political issues within the party. Recently, he made headlines for disowning former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo, stating that Okonkwo is no longer a member of the party and should return to his career in Nollywood, emphasizing that he lacks the qualities of a good politician.
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Umar Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party who accused Peter Obi of waging a campaign of media blackmail.
2027 Election & Blackmail Claims
Nigeria· 2025-06-11
Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party who declared the suspension of affected members.
Abure probe begins, Kingibe, others suspendedNigeria· 2025-05-08
Umar Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party who announced the decisions of the NEC.
Obi, Abure camps clash over parallel NEC meetingsNigeria· 2025-04-08
Umar Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party and one of the officials indicted in the forgery case.
LP kicks as NLC seeks Abure, others’ prosecution over forgery allegationsNigeria· 2025-03-24
Umar Farouk is the National Secretary of the Labour Party who disowned Kenneth Okonkwo and criticized his political actions.
You belong to Nollywood not politics, LP slams Kenneth OkonkwoNigeria· 2025-02-11