LP distances self from 2027 coalition, sets up panel to probe Otti for anti-party activities

The Labour Party (LP) says it will not enter into any coalition or alliance ahead of the 2027 general election.

This was part of a 12-point resolution adopted at the LP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja Friday, May 2, 2025.

Reading the communique, the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, said the party would not participate in any coalition arrangement for the 2027 election.

Aburo said: “The Labour Party is not and will not be part of any coalition towards the 2027 general election.

“Instead, we will focus on rebuilding, repositioning, re-strategising, reconciling, and expanding our membership base to win the 2027 election.”

He expressed skepticism about ongoing coalition talks in the political space, arguing that those spearheading such initiatives lacked the capacity and character to build viable alliances.

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The LP chairman added: “People who cannot unite their own parties cannot lead a national coalition.

“Forming a new party where stakeholders are expected to surrender their identity and structure requires strong leadership, which is currently lacking.”

Abure said NEC also reviewed what it described as anti-party activities by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other members.

Abure said NEC consequently established a disciplinary committee to investigate and make recommendations within two weeks.

Abure said the decision followed Otti’s public remarks on national television, which he claimed disparaged LP.

On the governorship election in Anambra State, Abure confirmed that George Moghalu had emerged as the party’s candidate, following the primaries held in Awka, the state capital, on April 5.

The Star