By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Labour Party (LP) has announced its readiness to contest and win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election without forming any coalition, citing its robust grassroots support and the rising dissatisfaction with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, dismissed ongoing speculation about possible coalition agreements with other opposition figures, such as Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“As it stands, Labour Party has not been approached or invited to any meeting whatsoever to discuss a coalition,” Ifoh stated. “What we see already is that people are thinking of alternatives and how best elections can be won in a landslide against the ruling APC.”
Ifoh pointed to the Labour Party’s strong showing in the 2023 elections, where it garnered millions of votes across the country, as evidence of its ability to challenge the APC independently.
He asserted that the current socio-economic challenges under the APC-led administration have validated the party’s policies and message.
“We didn’t need any coalition in 2023 when Nigerians rallied around the Labour Party as the alternative for leadership,” he said.
“If elections were held today, we would surpass that performance because the current government has failed to meet the people’s expectations.”
