2027: NLC, Labour Party Clash Over ‘merger’, Coalition”

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has asked its Labour Party fraction, led by the National Administrative Council (NAC), to take immediate steps to rebrand the party through merger or Coalitions to defend the interests of NLC and Nigerian workers.

Addressing the leadership crisis in the Labour Party, the Labour movement said it had, after due considerations, instructed the National Administrative Council, a group leading a faction of the party to explore options rebranding it, including going into merger and coalition with other political groups.

In a communiqué by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, it said: “After carefully examining the unfortunate events in the Labour Party, which was a creation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the opaqueness that pervades its activities, NEC-in-session directed the National Administrative Council (NAC) to take immediate steps which may include rebranding, merger or forming of coalitions to defend the interests of NLC and Nigerian workers in the party with a view to reclaiming the Party and returning it to its original ideological roots.”

NLC said it would not allow the Labour Party to be hijacked by reactionary forces, who did not represent the aspirations of the working people and broader Nigerian People.

“The NLC remains committed to ensuring that the Party remains a true vehicle for the emancipation of Nigerian workers and the oppressed masses,” it said.