Otti Urges Labour Party Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections, Warns Against Internal Division

(Alex Otti. Photo by www.alexotti.com)

Abia State Governor and national leader of the Labour Party (LP), Alex Otti, has called on all elected candidates of the party to work together, insisting that unity is key to the party’s success in the 2027 general elections.

Otti, represented by Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, made the call during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday.

He commended members of the party for the maturity displayed throughout the primaries, describing it as a testament to the growing strength and stability of the LP, and noted that Nigerians are looking to the Labour Party for credible leadership, progressive governance and practical solutions to the nation’s challenges.

He said, “As we move forward, I strongly urge every successful candidate to immediately reach out to fellow aspirants and their supporters. Elections within the party should never create permanent divisions. The contest is over.

The assignment has just begun. We must bring everyone to the table and harness the strength, experience, and networks of all those who participated in the process.

“I also encourage our candidates to work in close synergy with their constituents, federal constituencies, and senatorial districts.

No candidate can achieve optimal success in isolation. We must run coordinated campaigns, share resources, mobilise our supporters collectively, and speak with one voice on issues that matter to our people.

“The 2027 general elections will not be won by individuals; they will be won by a united party, a disciplined structure, and a shared commitment to the aspirations of Nigerians.

We must therefore put aside personal interest and focus on the bigger objective of expanding the Labour Party’s presence at every level of governance.

“Our opponents will seek to exploit divisions among us. We must not give them the opportunity.

Instead, let us present a united front, deepen our grassroots engagement, and continue to earn the trust of the Nigerian people through our conduct, our message, and our performance.

“As leaders of this great movement, we have a historic responsibility to build a stronger Labour Party and offer Nigerians a credible alternative founded on competence, integrity, and service. I am confident that if we remain united, focused, and committed to our shared vision, victory will be ours in 2027.”