Labour Party rules out coalitions ahead of 2027 general elections

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.”

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Highlighting the party’s core principles of integrity, good governance, and economic transformation, Ifoh stated that these values resonate now more than ever with Nigerians who seek credible leadership amid national challenges.

While maintaining confidence in the Labour Party’s ability to run independently, Ifoh clarified that the party is not entirely closing the door to potential alliances with other parties. However, he emphasized that no formal discussions have been initiated by opposition groups.

“The idea of a coalition is not bad. If the Labour Party is approached, we will scrutinize the proposal, weighing its merits and demerits,” he explained.

The Labour Party believes the widespread discontent with the APC government has created an opportunity for Nigerians to explore alternative leadership.

According to Ifoh, the party remains committed to leveraging its grassroots support to deliver on its promise of transformational leadership without compromising its principles.

With the 2027 elections still on the horizon, the Labour Party’s stance sets the stage for a potentially competitive political landscape, as opposition parties deliberate on strategies to unseat the ruling APC.