The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed any possibility of merging with another political party ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that such an option is not on the table.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against interfering in the party’s affairs, stating that the union has no authority to dictate its direction.
His remarks were in response to the NLC’s recent communique, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, after the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Yola, Adamawa State.
The NLC had called for a rebranding of the party, suggesting a merger or coalition with like-minded groups to safeguard the interests of Nigerian workers within the LP.
However, Ifoh maintained that while the party remains open to alliances that will strengthen its position, a merger is not being considered.
The Labour Party and NLC have been at odds over party leadership, with the NLC refusing to acknowledge Julius Abure’s re-election as LP’s National Chairman following the party’s convention in Anambra last year.
