Labour Party Denies Involvement in Coalition or Merger Talks with Opposition Parties

The Labour Party, under the leadership of Julious Abure, has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting that it is engaged in discussions to form a coalition or merge with other opposition parties. This clarification was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja.JAMB Result

Responding to ongoing speculations about potential talks with a select group of opposition parties, Ifoh stated that the Labour Party’s leadership has not been approached nor is it considering any such alliances. He emphasized that the party remains focused on its independent path and its ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen its position.

Ifoh also addressed claims about the Labour Party endorsing a new coalition of opposition political parties, describing such rumors as the work of individuals attempting to disrupt the party’s rebuilding process. He referred to reports about the formation of a coalition known as the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties by a group of seven opposition political parties, clarifying that the Labour Party is not part of this coalition.

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“As was noticed, Labour Party was not represented at the meeting in question and therefore couldn’t have been part of the coalition as suggested by the publication.

“The publication we can confirm quoted one of our officials out of context by giving a false impression that Labour Party endorsed the coalition.informationguidenigeria

“We have continued to posit that the Labour Party is still undergoing a Post Mortem of the 2023 general election and untill after the exercise, we will not be in a hurry to join the fray of any political arrangement.

“However, we will continue to participate in select meetings of like minds where issues arising from the last general elections are discussed with intentions to propose plausible solutions to developments that are threats to our democracy.NYSC Portal

“Labour Party is interested in leading discussions on electoral reforms in Nigeria. We will like to find a lasting solution where a President of Nigeria with a population of over 200 million emerge with less that 9 million votes, and with less than 10 percent of registered voters.

“Labour Party is also interested in finding a lasting solution to a situation where the courts have usurped powers of the electorate.JAMB Portal

“It is frustrating that after all the stress involved in elections on the sides of both the candidates and the electorate, and after securing electoral victories at the polls, 3 or 5 individuals gleefully upturn the verdict of the people on the alter of some unfounded technicalities. That is not what democracy preaches.”

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