Dr. Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has urged individuals who left the Labour Party for various reasons to come back.
Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for sustainable political impact was the theme of a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit held at the party’s national Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. The Governor was represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu.
In cooperation with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the meeting was conducted.
“Under the leadership in Abia, the state has been able to show that the Labour Party is not just an electoral platform but a vehicle for purpose, governance, accountability, and people-centered development,” the governor said.
He pointed out that the advancements being achieved in the areas of physical discipline, institutional reforms, infrastructure renovation, and service delivery demonstrate the party’s ability to carry out this exact goal at the federal level.
However, we also need to recognize that internal unity is necessary for long-term political success. Establishing trust, fortifying systems, improving communication, and making sure that all parties—from ward level to the national leadership—feel appreciated and heard are all important aspects of reunifying the party.
As we move toward 2027, we need to start strengthening our structures, revalidating our membership and mobilizing the grassroots, forming strategic partnerships with forward-thinking individuals who share our vision, investing in women and youth to help them win elections, encouraging internal democracy, transparency, and discipline, and effectively and consistently informing the public about our accomplishments.
The Labour Party is the force behind this progress, and we must keep in mind that Abia State is an example for our country to emulate. “We have to keep in mind that we are not alone,” he stated.
According to the governor, the summit must thus result in concrete resolutions rather than only proposals.
“Let’s depart with a well-defined plan, distinct roles, and quantifiable deadlines. He said, “Let’s also pledge to use communication rather than division to clear up internal problems.
We are inviting our brothers who lost the lawsuits to join the Labour Party at this precise moment, and together, let’s start over.
“The foundational tenets of the Labour Party were social inclusion, productivity, equity, and justice. No opposition plan or realignment can lessen our influence if we stick to these values.