The Labour Party (LP) has expressed confidence in its newly
inaugurated Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC), which
held its inaugural meeting after the party’s recent convention.
Leader of the party and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who
attended the inaugural meeting in Abuja on Thursday, said the meeting went
smoothly, with most members of the new executive physically present.
He congratulated the National Chairman and other members,
noting they were found worthy to lead for the next four years.
“The leadership has the capacity to build on past
achievements and guide the party through upcoming activities, including
primaries and elections,” Otti said.
He said efforts to unify members are yielding results, with
several leaders, including former state chairmen, participating in the
just-concluded national convention.
Speaking on the party’s level of preparedness for the 2027
general elections, Otti reaffirmed the party’s readiness to contest, stressing
that the party remains open to all qualified aspirants.
He said, “Nigeria’s political space remains competitive. Our
focus is on strengthening internal structures and providing a credible platform
for Nigerians.”
He dismissed claims that the party was being teleguided by
the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Otti did not rule out the
possibility of the party fielding a presidential candidate to challenge
President Bola Tinubu.
By
TheTimes Nigeria
