The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has declared it will not join any political coalition for the 2027 General Elections.

Abure stated this at a media briefing following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja.

The NEC resolutions were signed by National Chairman, Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Alh. Farouk Ibrahim.

He said the NEC meeting was attended by National Working Committee members, national officers, and Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, LP 2023 Vice Presidential candidate.

Abure said, “NEC in session reiterates that Labour Party will not be part of any coalition for the 2027 general election.

“NEC believes the 2023 coalition was more impactful than any other. We will rebuild, reconcile, and consolidate the gains of that election.

“The Labour Party is ideologically distinct, with programmes and philosophy that address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.

“We therefore cannot align with politically spent forces who previously mismanaged the nation’s resources and opportunities.”

He added that NEC condemned a parallel meeting held by a faction of the party at Transcorp on Friday, July 18.

Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party’s 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, has expressed interest in contesting the 2027 elections, stating LP is not a party to abandon.

He disclosed this on Monday in Abuja following the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Labour Party.

According to Baba-Ahmed, he considers himself a committed son of the party with a unique aim to unite presently divided members.

“Labour Party is not one to desert. Its achievements and history in Nigerian politics are both unique and unprecedented.

“We presented evidence of scoring 10 million votes in the last election, although it was later reduced to 6.1 million.

“For that reason, I remain. I repeat, Labour Party is not one to walk away from,” he said.

He described state capture as a more serious challenge than political disunity within parties.

Reflecting on 2023, Baba-Ahmed said Nigerians were promised governance but instead received constant political manoeuvring within and across regions.

“Much has happened since then. I return as a loyal party member, a peacemaker, and someone ready to reconcile differing views,” he said.

He expressed pride in attending meetings aimed at forming coalitions to strengthen national security.

“Morally, if your neighbours invite you to discuss security, you must attend.

“However, if the discussions shift, you reserve the right to return to your original position,” Baba-Ahmed stated.

He stressed he had listened to coalition proposals but remained in Labour Party, adding that he refused to enter political arrangements blindly.

Baba-Ahmed urged all well-meaning party members to avoid being led into uncomfortable political compromises.