The Labour Party (LP) has announced it will not participate in the upcoming local government election scheduled for September 21 in Imo State. This decision was made public by the party’s chairman in Imo, Calistus Ihejiagwa, during a stakeholders meeting in Owerri.
Ihejiagwa criticized the election, stating, “We cannot participate in any election organized by the All Progressive Congress’ State Independent Electoral Commission because it will not be fair, credible, and transparent. It would be a waste of resources and time. We do not trust the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair election.”
The LP is currently focused on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the true winner of the November 11, 2023, governorship election, expressing hope that Governor Hope Uzodimma’s tenure is nearing its end. Ihejiagwa claimed, “Uzodimma is holding a stolen mandate because the LP won that election.”
He urged party members to stay dedicated to the party's principles and support efforts to revalidate and expand membership across all 27 local government areas in the state. Ihejiagwa emphasized that the LP remains the only viable opposition party in Imo State, asserting that it is organized and well-supported by the public.
Further, Ihejiagwa assured that the LP is stable and free from internal crises, despite rumors to the contrary. He highlighted recent constitutional amendments and the introduction of unique membership cards for each local government area as measures to strengthen the party.
Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, the National Youth Leader representing National Chairman Barr. Julius Abure, echoed these sentiments, urging continued support for the LP. Ahanotu stressed the party’s role in addressing the country’s economic challenges and reaffirmed that the LP remains committed to its mission and is not in conflict with the Nigeria Labour Congress.
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