Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Labour Party (LP) has declared its intention to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing widespread discontent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Addressing journalists in Abeokuta over the weekend, Chief Samuel Olaolu, the Chairman of the Labour Party in Ogun State, said the mood across the country suggests Nigerians are eager for a leadership change.
“Nigerians are fed up with insecurity, hunger, and a deteriorating economy. They can hardly wait till 2027 to vote out the APC,” Olaolu said. “The re-election of President Tinubu is far from guaranteed.”
The LP chieftain pointed to the Supreme Court’s recent affirmation of the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as a turning point for the party. He described the court ruling as “a divine pronouncement” that reestablishes the LP as the most viable opposition force in Nigeria.
“There is no real opposition in Nigeria today except the Labour Party,” he asserted. “The PDP has been compromised. Our party was infiltrated too, but God rescued us through the courts.”
Olaolu recalled LP’s surprising performance in the 2023 presidential election, where the party polled over six million votes despite being underestimated as a movement of “poor men tweeting in their rooms.”
“We still believe we won that election,” he said. “And come 2027, we are confident we can triple that number. Nigerians are hungry for the Labour Party.”
He also announced that disillusioned members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were defecting to LP in droves, further strengthening the party’s national reach.
“Many PDP members are already joining us. They are tired of what’s happening in their party.”
Highlighting the country’s growing socioeconomic challenges, Olaolu said the Labour Party’s 2027 campaign would focus on security, economic revitalization, and people-first governance.
“A Labour Party-led government will reposition Nigeria, revive the economy, and restore dignity to governance,” he pledged. “The APC should prepare to hand over.”
He noted that under the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker leadership, the LP is now focused on rebuilding from within—prioritizing inclusivity, grassroots mobilization, and internal democracy.
“Our caretaker committee is committed to unifying the party and ensuring every member’s voice is heard. We are building a structure strong enough to win—and govern.”
With bold words and renewed confidence, the Labour Party has thrown down the gauntlet. Whether this momentum carries into 2027 remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the political battle lines are already being drawn.
