The Labour Party (LP) has rejected the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to merge with other political parties or groups.
The party made the disclosure in a statement issued to newsmen by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh in Abuja on Monday.
Recall that the NLC in a communique issued after its National Executive Council meeting in Yola, called for an immediate rebrand of the Labour Party (LP) which aims to set the path of the party to its original ideological roots.
According to the NLC president, Joe Ajaero, the congress would not allow “reactionary forces” who doesn’t represents the aspirations of Nigerians to hijack the party.
The NLC therefore directed its organ, the National Administrative Council (NAC) to take immediate steps to rebrand the party.
According to the release, this included merging or forming a coalition with like-minded parties to defend the interests of Nigerians and Nigerian workers in the party.
However, the LP national secretary ruled out the possibility of merging with any political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning the leadership of the NLC to stop making decisions on behalf of the party.
Nevertheless, Ifoh explained the party is open to collaborating with groups that share similar interests in order to strengthen its position ahead of future elections.
According to reports, the NLC continues to reject Julius Abure as the LP National Chairman, despite a convention in Anambra State reappointing him as the head of the party.
