Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Peter Diugwu, has expressed strong confidence that his party will secure victories in the upcoming FCT council elections.
Speaking on Saturday in Abuja during a Bwari/AMAC town hall meeting, themed ‘Political Party Innovation and the Need for Youth Inclusivity,’ Diugwu highlighted the party’s extensive groundwork.
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“We are confident that the Labour Party will triumph in these elections, whether they are held today, tomorrow, or any day. We have a strong presence on the ground in the area councils,” Diugwu stated.
He also accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to rig the elections, but expressed faith that divine intervention would ensure LP’s victory. “We are planning to win, but the PDP and APC are planning to rig the elections. With the Almighty God we serve, we will capture all FCT area councils and wards,” he added.
When asked about the potential influence of the FCT Minister, Diugwu dismissed any significant impact, noting, “Wike is from Rivers. Before you can assume the role of landlord in a new place, you must have stayed for 5-10 years. FCT is not a place where you use thugs to win elections. We have the highest security agencies here, and we are ready to defend our votes.”
Diugwu mentioned that the town hall meeting was a strategic move to gauge the party’s support and to ensure their members remain committed, especially in light of defections from other parties such as the PDP, APC, and SDP to the Labour Party.
