2027: Opposition unity, not new coalitions, needed for victory — LP

The Labour Party has urged opposition parties and political groups to unite under its platform instead of creating new alliances ahead of the 2027 general election. The party made the call on Sunday in Abuja, saying a united opposition would stand a better chance of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress than several separate coalitions.

The position was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, on behalf of the Labour Party and the G-100 Coalition Group. The party said it supports cooperation among opposition forces but believes that setting up new political platforms would only divide supporters and weaken the chances of success in the next election.

According to the statement, the Labour Party already has a nationwide structure capable of supporting a strong presidential campaign. It said strengthening an existing political party with an established presence across the country would be more effective than building another coalition from the beginning.

The party also pointed to its relationship with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress as one of its major strengths. It said these organisations have members and supporters spread across communities, wards, local government areas and polling units throughout the country, giving the Labour Party a broad grassroots network.

The statement added that the party’s reach extends through serving and retired civil servants, making it one of the most organised opposition parties in Nigeria. It argued that this nationwide presence gives it an advantage over other opposition platforms seeking support ahead of the 2027 election.

The Labour Party maintained that it has an active membership, a functional political structure and a presidential candidate it believes is capable of leading the country. It said these factors place the party in a strong position to challenge the APC at the polls.

The party urged opposition leaders to put aside personal interests and work together under one established platform. It said unity among opposition parties, rather than the creation of fresh political alliances, would improve their chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.