Labour Party youth leaders seek possible alliance with Tinubu, APC for 2027

Youth leaders from the Labour Party have called for discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and associated groups to explore a potential political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. This proposal emerged from a virtual meeting involving the National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, five national zonal youth leaders, and 32 state youth leaders.

The statement, signed by Edo State Youth Leader Ken Omusi and shared on the party’s official X account, highlighted concerns regarding the treatment of young party members during the 2023 elections, including inadequate recognition, negligence, and lack of engagement. The meeting aimed to deliberate on the party’s direction, the role of youth in the party and broader politics, and the future of the Labour Party in the lead-up to the 2027 polls.

The youth leaders tasked Ahanotu with initiating consultations with the APC, Renewed Hope Movement, City Boy Movement, and the Tinubu Support Group to assess the feasibility of an alliance or other forms of political cooperation. While no final decision has been made, the leaders emphasized that the outcome of these consultations would guide their next steps, which could include a physical meeting in Abuja to further discuss the proposals and determine the party’s course.

The move comes amid ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections and reflects the internal divisions within the Labour Party, including Ahanotu’s emergence as the presidential candidate of one faction and Chibuzo Okereke’s candidacy from another. This development could signal a significant shift in the political landscape in the years leading up to the 2027 general elections.