As the political landscape takes on a new shape, political actors and stakeholders are strengthening their grip. Strong opposition loyalty is gradually shifting to the ADC, while the APC continues to reinforce its grip and structures through radical political maneuvering. Both the APC and ADC are consistently engaging in aggressive member mobilization, even at the venues of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise being championed by INEC.
Amid all these actions and activities by the leading opposition parties, one may be tempted to ask: What is happening to the child of circumstance, the Labour Party? Have they dashed all hope or thrown in the towel in the political struggle ahead of the 2027 general elections? For me, I remain confident that the Labour Party is a powerhouse and can perform well in the coming election, but only if its leaders put their house in order and remain more united.
There should now be dialogue in the party—no more conflict—since the bottleneck, Abure, is gone for the good of the party. It would be easier for the Labour Party to win an election through proper field and grassroots work than for any other party. This is a party for everyone—mama, papa, and pikin. It is a party where every class of person is part of the decision-making process. The loyalty and passion of the Obidient movement toward a new Nigeria are still tied to the Labour Party and remain relevant and enduring.
A significant number of Nigerians who desire radical political, structural, and economic change away from the ruling class and elites still want to be associated with the Labour Party, here in Amuwo Odofin and beyond. Obidients remain skeptical about the ADC and, most importantly, whether it will grant Peter Obi the presidential ticket. As the saying goes, the devil you know is better than the angel you do not know. This is why many Obidients and young Nigerians still prefer the Labour Party.
It would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for the ADC to hand Peter Obi the party ticket on a silver platter. I remain aligned with the Labour Party. Peter Obi is a marketable candidate, but the toxic political ruling class within the ADC may not make things easy for him. Obidients and Nigerians who desire radical change are unwilling to take chances, which is why many of them want Peter Obi back in the Labour Party.
Obi is a presidential candidate who has remained true to his campaign promise of transforming Nigeria. However, the major question on many minds is this: Can Obi navigate money politics alongside Atiku and others, given Atiku’s political alignment with Tinubu? If Obi engages in money politics with Atiku, his ambition could be compromised, even if he wins the ADC primary. If the ADC primary is fair, Obi could win; if it is driven by money-sharing, his chances will diminish.
I encourage Labour Party faithful to remain hopeful and to continue toeing the line of peace-building, reconciliation, and greater unity in becoming more formidable.