By Annie Achunike
Chairman of the Labour Party National Transition Committee (LP-NTC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, in a scathing critique of the Labour Party’s past leadership has attributed the party’s losses in the 2023 elections to internal factors, including the prioritization of self-enrichment over polling agents’ empowerment and diligent tribunal documentation.
According to Omar, the party’s image has been tarnished by the transactional leadership of graft and crime, leading to a loss of hope among millions of Nigerians who see the Labour Party as no different from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Republic (PDP).
Omar, however , expressed optimism that the forthcoming historic roundtable in Umuahia, Abia State, on September 4, 2024, will provide a turning point for the party.
The meeting, superintended by Mr. Peter Obi and His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, is expected to yield impeccable and permanent solutions to the party’s challenges.
Omar praises Obi and Otti for their commitment to good governance, rule of law, and true democracy.
He notes that their leadership has conquered the imagination of millions of Nigerians and the international community.
The LP-NTC chairman has called on all true Labour Party members and Nigerians to join hands with the committee and the anticipated positive outcome of the Umuahia roundtable to expand the party’s goodwill and excellent reputation.
The mission, according to Omar, can be realized through the commitment of stakeholders to the conduct of constitutionally compliant state congresses culminating in an all-inclusive national convention.
“As Nigerians await the decisions of the Umuahia roundtable, the LP-NTC remains committed to promoting and safeguarding the achievements of Obi and Otti, and to realizing the party’s goal of providing leadership paragons for voters’ value in the run-up to 2027.”