The Labour Party (LP) has warned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stay out of its affairs and stop making decisions for the party.
The opposition party also dismissed any possibility of merging with another political group before the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued in Abuja, LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made it clear that while the party is not considering a merger, it remains open to working with others to strengthen its position in future elections.
This reaction follows calls from the NLC for a restructuring of the party, including the possibility of forming alliances with other groups.
After a National Executive Council meeting in Yola, the NLC released a communique stating its plan to reclaim and reshape LP.
The union urged its National Administrative Council to take immediate steps toward this goal, including forming coalitions with like-minded political organizations.
Tensions between the Labour Party and the NLC have continued, mainly due to the union’s refusal to recognize Julius Abure as LP’s National Chairman.
Despite Abure’s re-election at a convention in Anambra, the dispute remains unresolved, keeping both sides at odds over the party’s leadership and future direction.
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