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Thaddeus Attah, the Labour Party (LP) representative for the Eti-Osa federal constituency in Lagos, has ignited controversy after sharing photos on his X account wearing a cap adorned with a symbol linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This post has sparked curiosity and raised questions about his political stance, given his affiliation with the opposition party.
Attah, who emerged victorious in the February 2023 general election, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He secured 24,075 votes, defeating Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 18,666 votes. Babajide Obanikoro, representing the APC, finished third with 16,901 votes.
However, Wellington and Obanikoro contested the results, filing a petition at the tribunal. In September 2023, the tribunal ordered a supplementary election in 32 polling units. This decision was overturned in November 2023 by the Lagos appeal court, which reaffirmed Attah’s status as the legitimate winner of the election.
Attah’s recent post, featuring the controversial cap, has sparked a flurry of reactions from social media users, many of whom are now questioning his political loyalty. One user, Prince Saviour, commented on the image with the caption: “Opposition Otilo ooh, our Lagos Labour Party House of Representatives, Representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency, putting on Tinubu cap. Ire ooh.” The user expressed frustration at the perceived disillusionment of the electorate, highlighting the sacrifices made by citizens in electing representatives like Attah.
Another user voiced disappointment, writing: “Obidients/Eluuuu-P in Lagos rejected a sound guy like Banky-W because he is PDP, and opted for this Thaddeus Attah to represent Eti Osa Federal Constituency. Na Oga wear Tinubu cap so. Opposition tilo ni yen. This is purely labouring in vain.”
A third commenter, Nelson Josiah, pointed out the apparent contradiction, tweeting: “Without LP he wouldn’t have been there but he forgot that what goes up must surely come down. It is not how far, but how well.”
Donald Dumebi, under the handle @DumebiDonald, added: “What do you expect? He’s just an opportunist, like you said. He would play the normal politics to retain his seat, but still not get the APC ticket and would return to sympathetic appeals for votes from Obidients. For me, my vote from now on is candidate-based, not party.”
This exchange reflects the rising tension and skepticism around Attah’s political trajectory, with some accusing him of opportunism and questioning his alignment. As Attah navigates his position in the political landscape, it remains to be seen how his recent actions will influence his standing among voters, particularly those who supported him based on his affiliation with the Labour Party.
