Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has firmly stated that the party will not be part of any coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abure made this declaration during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
He criticized those pushing for the alliance, arguing they lack the leadership qualities needed to sustain such a political arrangement.
“The Labour Party has no intention of aligning with any coalition for the 2027 elections. Our focus is on reorganizing, rebuilding, expanding our base, and preparing to win on our own terms,” Abure said.
While notable Labour Party figures, such as its 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, are reportedly involved in the coalition talks, Abure maintained that anyone engaging in such discussions is acting independently and without the party’s approval.
“Let it be known that anyone from our party involved in such negotiations does not represent the Labour Party. Those pushing for these coalitions are lacking in courage, competence, and character. They have failed to manage their own parties, let alone lead a meaningful national movement,” he added.
During the meeting, the NEC also reviewed the conduct of Abia State Governor Alex Otti and others, citing alleged anti-party activities. A disciplinary committee was established to investigate and determine appropriate actions.
Abure expressed disappointment over what he described as Otti’s public attacks against the party leadership, noting that his remarks, especially on national television, are in breach of party discipline.