The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it will not engage in any coalition or alliance in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.
This stance formed part of a 12-point resolution adopted at the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Friday in Abuja.
Delivering the communiqué, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure, affirmed that the party would not be involved in any coalition arrangement for 2027.
“The Labour Party is not, and will not be, part of any coalition towards the 2027 general election.
“Rather, our focus will be on rebuilding, repositioning, re-strategising, reconciling, and expanding our membership base in preparation for victory in 2027,” said Abure.
He expressed scepticism over the ongoing coalition discussions across the political landscape, arguing that those driving such efforts lacked the competence and credibility to establish sustainable alliances.
“Individuals who cannot maintain cohesion within their own parties are unfit to lead a national coalition.
“The formation of a new party structure, which requires stakeholders to relinquish their identities and organisational frameworks, demands strong leadership — a quality that is currently absent,” he said.
Mr Abure also revealed that the NEC had reviewed what it described as anti-party conduct involving Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, and other party members.
As a result, the NEC has constituted a disciplinary committee to investigate the matter and submit its recommendations within two weeks.
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The committee is chaired by Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, with Alhaji Umar Farouk serving as secretary. Other members include Mr Kehinde Edun, Mrs Dudu Manuga, and Mr Callistus Ihejiagwa.
Regarding the 2025 Anambra governorship election, Abure confirmed that Chief George Moghalu had emerged as the party’s candidate, following primaries conducted on 5 April in Awka.
“NEC congratulates Chief George Moghalu and urges all party members and the people of Anambra to rally behind him in the 8 November governorship election, for the progress of Anambra State,” he stated.
In response to concerns over Moghalu’s recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abure noted that the party had adopted more scientific and structured methods in screening and selecting its candidates.
“We are committed to presenting candidates who will uphold the party’s constitution and values.
“We are taking proactive measures to prevent a recurrence of the situation we are currently addressing in Abia,” he added.
