Abuja — The Labour Party (LP) has declared that it will not enter any political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, made this known during a media briefing held after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja. The resolutions were co-signed by Abure and the party’s National Secretary, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim.
Abure explained that the Labour Party remains ideologically distinct and would not align with “politically spent forces” blamed for mismanaging Nigeria’s resources.
“NEC reiterates that Labour Party will not be part of any coalition for the 2027 general election,” he said. “We will rebuild, reconcile, and consolidate the gains of the 2023 election.”
The NEC meeting was attended by top party officials, including the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, who also used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to the party.
Baba-Ahmed described the Labour Party as a political platform with unique achievements, pointing to the party’s strong performance in the last elections.
“We presented evidence of scoring 10 million votes in the last election, although it was later reduced to 6.1 million,” he said. “Labour Party is not one to walk away from.”
He emphasized his role as a loyal member and peacemaker, stating his intention to help unite the party and resist unnecessary political compromises.
On coalition talks, Baba-Ahmed said he had attended meetings on national security out of moral responsibility but chose not to engage in broader political arrangements.
“Morally, if your neighbours invite you to discuss security, you must attend. However, if the discussions shift, you reserve the right to return to your original position,” he stated.
He also condemned the factional meeting held at Transcorp Hilton on July 18, branding it as illegitimate.
With internal reconciliation efforts underway, the Labour Party says it will focus on consolidating its gains and presenting a strong alternative platform ahead of 2027.
