His reaction follows Atiku’s recent interview on Arise Television, where the former Vice President said 2027 may be his last attempt to become Nigeria’s president.

In a post shared on social media, Fayose questioned Atiku’s decision to return to the ballot, arguing that it goes against current political expectations on power rotation.

He claimed that Atiku’s continued ambition would indirectly benefit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting it could split opposition chances in 2027.

Fayose insisted that it is time for the South to complete its political cycle, adding that Atiku’s repeated bids for the presidency were unfair and out of step with current realities.

He further argued that Atiku’s participation in the race would strengthen Tinubu’s re-election prospects, describing the move as politically counterproductive for the opposition.

The decision was announced in a post on the faction’s official handle, following approval by its National Executive Council.

According to the statement, the affected members were sanctioned for allegedly aligning with a rival faction within the party.

The Nenadi-led committee said it derives its authority from a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4, 2025, which removed Julius Abure as National Chairman.

The judgment has continued to fuel a leadership tussle within the Labour Party.

Those suspended include several party figures said to be loyal to the Abure camp, with the faction publishing a full list of names.

The development marks another escalation in the ongoing internal crisis rocking the opposition party.