The Labour Party (LP) has rolled out an extensive grassroots mobilization plan aimed at restructuring its state directorates, resolving organizational issues from the 2023 general election, and reinforcing its operations ahead of the 2027 elections.
As part of the initiative, the party is set to inaugurate state coordinators at its secretariats nationwide on Friday, marking a significant step in its political strategy.
Marcel Ngogbehei, Director General of the LP Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, and Sheikh Rufai Al-Saddiq, Deputy Director of Strategic Engagements for the directorate, issued a statement detailing the party’s plans to introduce new leadership and foster collaboration with a variety of grassroots organizations.
The statement underlined the importance of aligning state directorates with the party’s state chairmen and enhancing connections between the party’s structures and its support networks.
“We are rolling out a tactical plan for the 2027 elections, a three-to-six-month roadmap that is straightforward and easy to implement,” Ngogbehei said.
“We will restructure the Directorate and bring in new people to fill the gaps we’ve identified.”
The state directorates will collaborate closely with Labour Party state chairmen and the National Working Committee to ensure effective local engagement.
These directorates will serve as key interfaces in their respective states, focusing on recruiting and integrating various interest groups, including associations like the tailoring, mechanic, and motoring associations.
For the state directorates, a team will be established, including a state coordinator, an assistant state coordinator, a state secretary, and a representative from each senatorial zone.
This team will form the Labour Party’s State Directorate of Mobilization and Integration Management Team.
The restructuring plan is aimed at addressing the issues encountered during the 2023 election, where there was a lack of effective coordination between the party and its support structures.
The LP seeks to build a network of trusted individuals with integrity to ensure transparency and accountability within the party.
Ngogbehei emphasized the importance of starting early, training party members, and monitoring their progress to develop the necessary skills for supporting the party across all states.
“At the national level, we will provide the strategy and set clear objectives. We expect our state teams to work with the state Labour Party chairmen to achieve these goals,” he explained.
During future campaigns, the party aims to rely on trusted individuals with whom they have already worked, ensuring grassroots engagement and the integration of diverse groups.
“We want to create a strong, loyal network of individuals who can either remain in the party structure, support the party, or potentially run as candidates in the future. The key is loyalty and integrity to the party,” Ngogbehei added.
