The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has officially affirmed the legitimacy of its 2024 National Convention and reaffirmed support for Barrister Julius Abure as National Chairman.
The party also announced that it won’t be joining any coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
The resolutions came at the end of its NEC meeting held on Thursday at the party’s National Headquarters in Abuja.
In a communique jointly signed by Barr. Julius Abure, National Chairman, and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, National Secretary, the NEC stated that all procedures leading to the convention, including notices to INEC, delegate ratification, and adherence to party and national laws, were followed to the letter.
“The 2024 National Convention, held in Nnewi on March 27, was conducted in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2022, the Labour Party Constitution (2019), and INEC regulations,” the NEC confirmed.
The party rejected any coalition talks for the 2027 General Elections, stating that the party’s focus on building a stronger internal structure and winning future elections independently.
On electoral matters, the NEC congratulated Chief George Moghalu, who emerged as the LP’s candidate for the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election following a successful primary in Awka on April 5.
The party called on all supporters and the people of Anambra to rally behind him for victory in the November 8 poll.
“We remain committed to democracy, discipline, unity, and the national interest,” the statement declared.