The Labour Party (LP) has officially declared that it will not enter into any political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was announced by the Labour party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, during a media briefing following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja.
Abure, alongside the Labour party’s National Secretary, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim, signed off on the NEC resolutions, reaffirming LP’s ideological independence. He said the NEC meeting was well attended by National Working Committee members, national officers, and the party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed.
“NEC in session reiterates that the Labour Party will not be part of any coalition for the 2027 general election,” Abure stated. “We believe that the 2023 coalition was more impactful than any other. We will rebuild, reconcile, and consolidate the gains of that election.”
Ideological Clarity and Rejection of Political ‘Spent Forces’
The Labour Party leadership underscored its ideological distinction as the main reason for rejecting coalition politics. According to Abure, the Labour party remains committed to its values, principles, and reform-oriented political philosophy aimed at addressing Nigeria’s core socio-economic challenges.
“We cannot align with politically spent forces who previously mismanaged the nation’s resources and opportunities,” Abure said. “Our ideology is rooted in social justice, transparency, and youth-led innovation. Any coalition that compromises these ideals is off the table.”
The NEC also emphasized that the LP’s forward path includes strengthening internal cohesion, improving grassroots mobilization, and empowering its membership to ensure a solid electoral base by 2027. Abure said the Labour party is focused on consolidating its growing national support base, especially among young Nigerians and professionals seeking change.
NEC Condemns Factional Meeting, Reasserts Labour Party Unity
During the press briefing, the Labour Party leadership condemned a parallel meeting allegedly organized by a faction at the Transcorp Hilton on July 18. Abure said the gathering was in clear violation of the Labour Party Constitution and was not sanctioned by the party’s leadership.
He described the renaming of the “illegal” Umuahia Caretaker Committee as an Interim National Working Committee as an attempt to legitimize an unlawful act through rebranding. “Illegality cannot be legitimised by rebranding. The so-called Interim NWC remains unlawful,” Abure asserted.
Citing Article 14(4)(B) of the Labour Party Constitution, he emphasized that only the National Secretary, with the Chairman’s consent, has the power to convene such meetings. Therefore, he insisted, there is no leadership vacuum within the party as purported by the dissident group.
Abure Cites Supreme Court Validation of Leadership
To further reinforce the legitimacy of the current leadership, Abure referenced the Labour Party’s National Convention held on March 27 in Nnewi, which he said was conducted in accordance with legal provisions and party rules. He noted that the Supreme Court validated the convention through a ruling delivered on April 4.
He urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, to respect the Supreme Court’s verdict and the established leadership of the Labour Party. “Based on this, NEC urges the public to disregard the so-called meeting and its resolutions,” he stated.
Abure reaffirmed NEC’s unflinching support for the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee and called for loyalty from party members nationwide. He stressed that the NEC’s decisions are binding and reflective of the party’s constitutional structure.
Statewide Congresses and Baba-Ahmed’s 2027 Ambition
Looking ahead, the Labour Party NEC approved plans to conduct congresses at the state, local government, and ward levels. These moves, according to Abure, are aimed at deepening the party’s internal democracy and expanding its reach at the grassroots level in preparation for the 2027 elections.
In a show of unity and continuity, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed pledged support for the current leadership and also declared his intention to seek elective office in 2027. Abure commended him for his loyalty and political vision, adding that such declarations of intent signify the party’s growing internal momentum.
“NEC commends Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed for his unwavering support and principled stand with the party. His intention to contest again in 2027 reflects the confidence our members have in the Labour Party as a vehicle for true national transformation,” Abure concluded.
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