The Labour Party has dismissed allegations of collusion with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, labeling the claims as baseless and defamatory.
In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party expressed concern over a circulating video in which lawyer Deji Adeyanju made claims of a supposed partnership between the Labour Party and the APC.
The party described the accusations as unfounded and harmful to its reputation.
According to the Labour Party, the allegations contradict its role as the leading opposition in Nigeria, with its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, consistently criticizing the current administration.
The party emphasized its ongoing efforts to challenge systemic failures and advocate for electoral reforms.
Recent initiatives spearheaded by the Labour Party include the establishment of an Electoral Reform Committee to promote credible elections and a Political Education Committee aimed at fostering political awareness among Nigerians.
Additionally, the party has launched an e-membership registration drive to enhance participatory democracy, with thousands of Nigerians already joining.
The party challenged Adeyanju to substantiate his claims with evidence or withdraw his statements and issue a public apology.
It described the comments as a “criminal defamation” and a deliberate attempt to damage the party’s reputation.
The Labour Party reaffirmed its commitment to holding the government accountable and denied any collaboration with President Tinubu or the APC, urging its supporters to disregard the rumors.
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