— Sets Up Disciplinary Panel to Probe Governor Otti, Others
As political maneuverings intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Julius Abure, has categorically distanced itself from any coalition talks involving opposition parties seeking to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
This position comes amid reports of ongoing discussions spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aimed at forming a united opposition front. However, Abure has made it clear that the Labour Party will not be part of such arrangements.
Speaking to journalists after the party’s NEC meeting in Abuja, Abure emphasized that under his leadership, the Labour Party would not compromise its independence or leadership role.
“NEC declared that the Party is not and will not be part of any coalition towards the 2027 General Election. The party will rather continue to rebuild, reposition, re-strategise, reconcile, strengthen, drive its programs and policies, win more members towards winning the 2027 General Elections,” a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting stated.
The NEC also reaffirmed its dedication to party unity and internal reconciliation efforts. “NEC expressed its commitment to continue to seek peace and reconciliation within the ranks of the Party and again extends an olive branch to all aggrieved members of the party to sheath their swords in the overall interest of the Party and our dear Nation,” the document added.
The party leadership further reiterated its commitment to Nigeria’s democratic process, describing it as the only viable path to national development.
In a significant move, Abure announced the constitution of a disciplinary committee tasked with investigating allegations of anti-party activities against the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, and other members accused of similar infractions.
The LP chairman also lauded the recent Supreme Court ruling which affirmed his leadership of the party, describing the judgment as a landmark decision that finally laid to rest the internal leadership tussle that had threatened the party’s stability.
