The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed the possibility of merging with any political party or group, stating that such a move is not under consideration. National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this clear in a statement on Monday in Abuja, following calls by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition.
He warned the NLC leadership to steer clear of its administration and stop trying to make decisions on behalf of the party. Obiora was reacting to calls for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition.
The NLC, in a communique signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, after its National Executive Council meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, emphasised the need to reclaim the party and restore its ideological foundation.
The union directed its organ – the National Administrative Council – to take immediate steps to rebrand the party by merging or forming a coalition with like-minded parties to defend LP’s interests and those of Nigerian workers in the party to reclaim the party.
In response, Ifoh reiterated that while the party is not considering a merger, it remains open to collaborations aimed at strengthening its position ahead of future elections.
The NLC has yet to recognize Julius Abure’s leadership as the Labour Party’s National Chairman following his re-election at a convention in Anambra last year.
