Imo: LP Announces Non-Involvement In Local Government Polls

Imo: LP Announces Non-Involvement In Local Government Polls

During a stakeholders meeting in Owerri, Imo State, the Labour Party Chairman, Calistus Ihejiagwa, declared that the party would not participate in the upcoming local government election scheduled for September 21……. CONTINUE READING

Ihejiagwa cited concerns over the fairness, credibility, and transparency of elections organized by the All Progressives Congress’ State Independent Electoral Commission. He emphasized that participating would be futile and a misuse of resources.

Instead, the LP is focusing on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the rightful winner of the November 11, 2023 governorship election, expressing confidence that Governor Hope Uzodimma’s tenure is nearing its end, alleging the governor is occupying office based on a contested mandate.

Encouraging party stakeholders to uphold party ideals, Ihejiagwa underscored the LP’s commitment to revalidate and drive membership across Imo State’s 27 local government areas. He positioned the LP as the state’s principal opposition, determined to alleviate economic challenges imposed by APC governance.

He reassured stakeholders of the LP’s stability and unity, highlighting recent constitutional amendments and the introduction of localized membership cards for enhanced party identification.

National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, echoed these sentiments, urging continued support for the LP as a beacon of hope amidst Nigeria’s socio-economic struggles, emphasizing the party’s institutional ownership by the people and refuting claims of internal crises with the Nigeria Labour Congress.