Ahead of the 2027 general election, a political group, Nigeria Renaissance Group (NRG) has challenged the leadership of Labour Party (LP), to put its home in order for a good showing at the polls.
In a statement signed by his Convener, Comrade Isa Yakubu and Secretary, Mr. Tunde Isaac, the group decried the high level of indiscipline within the party despite its potentials.
According to the NRG, this was a major drawback for LP in the 2023 general elections, as the division impacted negatively on the Party’s chances “Unfortunately, there were no sanctions to nip the scenario in the bud, which created a negative image in the eyes of the voting public before the elections “Indeed, many started querying whether the once promising party would be able to meet the yearnings of Nigerians with the rancor within the system should the party win elections.
“Recall that some officials including the former national publicity secretary Mr. Abayomi Arabambi endorsed candidate from other political parties
“The same Arabambi even went to court to testify against elected members of the party including the House of Representatives member representing Amuwo Odofin, Olawande George, Adegoye and even our candidate in Oshodi Isolo, Oke Joe
“if this are not anti-party activities, we do not know what to call the several attempts to kill the party “Recall that the same individuals through the Lamidi Apampa faction escalated the act to the election petition tribunal and causing the party so much pain
“The world, including Peter Obi’s former spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo watched in amazement as these people did their best to bring down the party “Unfortunately, Arabambi in particular was seen with our party chairman, Julius Abure at different occasions while the crisis was on “Going by the outcome of our last convention, he had ceased to be our publicity secretary as a replacement had since taken his place
“Going forward, we wish to advise the party to start a fresh process of rebuilding the party by reaching out to LP groups with large number across the country, especially Lagos State towards bragging about a stronger, vibrant and formidable party
“Machinery should be put in motion to invite select leaders of the groups to a meeting to chart a way forward for the LP .The party must also as a matter of urgency build a strong disciplinary machinery that would ensure sanctions on erring members to build public confidence” the group stated
