Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said the Labour Party (LP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plans to conduct congresses and a national convention in March as part of efforts to reposition the party and strengthen internal cohesion.Otti disclosed this on Saturday during a press briefing, where he addressed resolutions reached at recent meetings of party stakeholders. He said preparations for the congresses were already underway.
According to the governor, the party has also begun arrangements for the revalidation of existing members and the registration of new ones, describing the exercise as a necessary precursor to the congresses and national convention.
“INEC has been notified that very soon the congresses will happen. The national convention will also take place. A committee has been set up for the revalidation of members and the registration of new members, and very soon that will be in effect,” Otti said.
The governor expressed regret over the exit of the party’s former leader and presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, while wishing him well in his future endeavours.
“We regret the exit of the former leader of the party, the former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. While we regret it, I wish him well,” he said.
Otti acknowledged that the party had lost some members to defections, including a number of National Assembly members, but stressed that the Labour Party remained focused on rebuilding and emerging stronger.
“We have also lost a few members to defection, including some in the National Assembly. However, we have resolved that the party should come together and become a stronger force,” he added.
As part of efforts to address lingering internal disputes, Otti said the party was calling on its former National Chairman, Julius Abure, to work with other stakeholders to strengthen the party rather than pursue prolonged court cases.
He also disclosed that the Labour Party would not participate in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February, citing time constraints.
“The party regrets that it will not be able to participate in the upcoming FCT local council elections due to the tight schedule,” he said.
Otti further clarified that the Labour Party had no plans to enter into any political coalition, noting that the current focus was on internal consolidation and institutional rebuilding.
Other party leaders at the meeting included the Chairman of the LP Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, and representatives of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The Labour Party rose to national prominence during the 2023 general elections following its strong showing at the polls, particularly in the presidential race. However, the party has since faced leadership disputes, court cases and defections that have affected its internal stability..See More
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