The Labour Party (LP) has sent a notice to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to desist from interference in its LP affairs and also dismissed the rumour of merging with any political party or group, stating that such a move is not under consideration. Obiora Ifoh, LP National Publicity Secretary, made this clear in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The leadership of NLC was warned to steer clear of its administration and stop attempting to make decisions on behalf of the party. Obiora was reacting to calls for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition with other political platforms.
“While the party is not considering a merger, it remains open to collaborations aimed at strengthening its position ahead of future elections.”
The NLC, in a communique signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, after its National Executive Council meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, emphasized 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.
In response, Ifoh reiterated that while the party is not considering a merger, it remains open to collaborations aimed at strengthening its position ahead of future elections.
The NLC has yet to recognize Julius Abure’s leadership as the Labour Party’s National Chairman following his re-election at a convention in Anambra last year.
The Labour Party and NLC are still at odds following Julius Abure's re-election as the LP's national chairman.
