The Labour Party in Lagos State on Friday ruled out any alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party also reaffirmed its strength, unity and commitment toward providing credible leadership for Nigerians, despite recent defections and internal leadership disputes.
Addressing journalists at a news conference in Lagos, the party’s General Secretary, Chief Sam Okpala, said the briefing became necessary due to speculations about the future of the party.
He said: “We want to assure Nigerians and Lagosians that the Labour Party has come to stay.We are not in alliance with any political party.
“The Labour Party remains the best platform because of what we represent — social democracy, equality and people-oriented governance.”
According to him, LP remained the only political party in Nigeria that is not owned and controlled by a small group of people.
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“The party belongs to the people and the working class across Nigeria.
“That is why we can confidently say Labour Party remains one of the biggest political platforms in the country,” Okpala added.
He maintained that the structure of the party in the state remained intact across all local government areas.
Okpala also said all factions within the state chapter were working together toward presenting credible candidates for the 2027 elections.
“All various groups within the Labour Party in the state are working together to produce the best candidates that will protect the interests of the people,” he stated.
The LP chieftain described the leadership tussle at the national level as part of normal democratic challenges.
He said no political party was immune from internal disputes.
“The issue of leadership crisis is not peculiar to Labour Party, even advanced democracies experience internal disagreements.
“What matters is the ability to resolve them through constitutional means,” he concluded.