INEC under pressure to deregister ADC, LP, others – Igbokwe
Raphael Igbokwe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, says INEC is under pressure to deregister parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP). He spoke after the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled a ruling for March 24 on a suit challenging these parties’ compliance […]
Nenadi Usman gives condition for Abure, others to return to LP leadership
Labour Party National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, has urged Julius Abure and his supporters to return to party leadership through elections at the upcoming national congress. She emphasized putting personal interests aside for the party’s unity and progress. Usman highlighted that anyone interested in leadership positions should contest openly, and if they win, they will be […]
2027: If they don’t count it, we count the person – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has declared that votes must count in the 2027 elections. Obi warned that Nigerians would not accept any manipulation of results, stressing that the integrity of the electoral process must be protected. His comment, “If they don’t count it, we count the person,” […]
Valentine: Loving Nigeria is to promote free, fair election, reject corruption – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shared a Valentine’s Day message urging Nigerians to express love for their country through action. He stated that loving Nigeria involves promoting free and fair elections and rejecting vices such as corruption, greed, division, and mediocrity. Obi shared the message via his verified X account on Saturday. […]
Rivers bye-election: PDP, LP, ADC do not have candidates — Electoral commissioner, Yomere
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Professor Gabriel Yomere, has confirmed that the upcoming bye-elections for Khana Constituency 2 and Ahoada East Constituency 2 will go ahead as planned. According to him, the exercise will take place on February 21 despite the absence of candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), […]
2027: We’re not in merger talk with anyone, we’ll stand alone – Labour Party
The Labour Party has made it clear that it is not holding merger discussions with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party stated that it plans to stand on its own and contest future elections independently. Party leaders explained that their focus is on strengthening internal structures and expanding support across […]
LP raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ebonyi LG polls, vows fierce resistance
The Labour Party, LP, has raised serious concerns over what it described as a plan to manipulate the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State. The party warned that any attempt to undermine the will of voters would be strongly resisted. In a statement issued by party officials, LP accused unnamed political actors of making […]
Why Nigerians reject ambiguous electoral laws – Labour Party chieftain, Ezeh
A chieftain of the Labour Party, Ezeh, has explained why many Nigerians continue to reject electoral laws they describe as unclear and confusing. According to him, vague laws create room for manipulation and weaken public trust in the democratic process. Ezeh said Nigerians want electoral rules that are straightforward, fair, and easy to understand. He […]
Kaduna LP chapter hails Nenadi Usman’s Supreme Court victory, urges members to return
The Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the party’s National Chairperson. In a statement signed by the state chairman, Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, the chapter described the ruling as a turning point that ends a long period of uncertainty and ushers in […]
2027: Why Labour Party is stongest – Nenadi Usman
The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has declared that the party remains the strongest political platform in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. She made this assertion while speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme aired on Arise Television. Usman explained that the Labour Party stands out because […]