Breaking: LP Vows Massive Political Space For Women in 2027 Elections – Abure

Published May 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM

The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has assured that women will enjoy greater inclusion in the 2027 general elections. He emphasized that the party is intentionally promoting female participation—not only in party leadership but also in elective positions—adding that the 2027 polls will reflect this commitment.

This assurance was conveyed in a statement issued by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiorah Ifoh.

Speaking at the Aju Morgan Elumelu Foundation (AMEF) event in Abuja on Thursday, Abure said:

“By 2027, if God keeps us alive and in leadership, we will open up more spaces for women. We recognize that women face several cultural, economic, and financial barriers to political participation. The Labour Party is prepared to confront and dismantle these obstacles to enable greater female involvement.”

The faction’s National Women Leader, Dudu Manuga, also highlighted the declining space for women in governance and politics. She stressed the urgency of passing bills that would create special legislative seats for women.

“I’ve never seen this level of unified effort aimed at increasing the number of women in the legislature. If we can get the bill passed and maintain strong advocacy and mobilization, we stand a real chance of achieving progress,” she stated.

Manuga further urged women in all tiers of government to collaborate and push for the bill’s passage.

“What’s needed now is for women in every state to engage their lawmakers directly. We must lobby effectively to align everyone and ensure this legislation is passed. Political parties still have a significant role to play,” she added.