LP tackles NLC, rules out merger

The Labour Party on Monday warned the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress to steer clear of its administration and stop trying to make decisions on behalf of the party.

The opposition party also dismissed the possibility of merging with any political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja.

He said, “While the party is not considering a merger, it remains open to collaborations aimed at strengthening its position ahead of future elections.”

Obiora was reacting to calls for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition.

The NLC, in a communique signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, after its National Executive Council meeting in Yola, emphasised the need to reclaim the party and restore its ideological foundation.

The union directed its organ – the National Administrative Council – to take immediate steps to rebrand the party by merging or forming a coalition with like-minded parties to defend LP’s interests and those of Nigerian workers in the party to reclaim the party.

The PUNCH reported that the NLC and Labour Party are still at loggerheads over the former’s refusal to recognise Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the LP following his re-election at a convention in Anambra.

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