Olumide Akpata, SAN, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has officially become a member of the Labour Party (LP).
He made this announcement through a post on his Instagram account from his home state, Edo State.
Expressing his frustration with the current state of affairs in the country, Akpata stated that he is done with just complaining and has decided to join the opposition party to actively seek solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.
Akpata wrote, “Quite several people have called/messaged me to confirm the news, currently making the rounds, that I have joined a political party.
“Yes…I joined the @labourparty_ng in March this year and on Sunday I attended my first Ward Meeting at Oredo Ward 6, in Benin City, where I was formally introduced to members of the Ward and presented with my Party membership card.
“This was a major step for me and not one that I took lightly…but i simply got tired of complaining about Nigeria every day and bemoaning her fate and I decided to take the plunge and try to be part of the solution rather than agonising continually over the problem”.
“This, for me, is the start of a very important journey and it is my prayer that I arrive safely at my destination.”
