Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State, Apagun Olaolu Samuel, has issued a bold call to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the party to begin its exit plans from Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta over the weekend, Samuel said the nation is grappling with worsening insecurity, hunger, and a struggling economy—factors he believes will push Nigerians to demand change.
According to the LP chairman, Nigerians are increasingly disillusioned with the APC-led administration and are turning their hopes toward the Labour Party. “The Labour Party is set to take over governance from the APC-led federal government in 2027 because Nigerians are already hungry for the LP,” he told reporters.
Samuel declared that the Labour Party is now the only credible opposition in the country, referencing internal conflicts in other parties. “Today in Nigeria, there is no opposition party except Labour Party. You all know what is happening in the PDP now, how the powers that be have infiltrated the party,” he said.
He credited the Supreme Court’s recent recognition of Senator Nenadi Usman’s caretaker committee as a pivotal moment for the party’s stability. “They equally infiltrated our party, until God came to our rescue through the pronouncement of the Supreme Court, which is the pronouncement from God,” he added.
Speaking on growing support, Samuel noted a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the LP. “As we speak, many members of the PDP are now coming to us because most of them are dissatisfied with what is happening in the party. Our door is open, and our arms are wider open to accept them,” he said.
Highlighting the national mood, he pointed to the hardship many Nigerians face under the current government. “With the present insecurity, hunger, and poor economic situation in the country, most Nigerians are not happy with the APC-led government, and everyone knows the part to follow,” he remarked.
Samuel expressed confidence in the LP’s future electoral performance, referencing the party’s 2023 presidential election showing. “If we can have over 6 million votes in the 2023 presidential election, behold, we will have more than three times the number that was officially announced for us in 2023,” he said.
Calling for unity within the Labour Party, he assured Nigerians that internal divisions had been resolved. “We are now one formidable party. We are back on our two feet. There is no more factionalization or proliferation in the party,” he declared.
Samuel emphasized that the party’s focus now is on rebuilding, unity, and inclusiveness. “It is now time to focus on rebuilding and unifying our party to better serve our members and the community at large,” he said, reaffirming support for the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee.
He called on members to set aside past grievances and work together for the party’s collective goals. “We are committed to an immediate integration of all willing members into the party’s activities. Our priority is to move forward with purpose and unity,” Samuel said.
In a final rallying message, he invited all members to participate in the party’s upcoming engagements, emphasizing the need for collaboration and shared vision. “The Labour Party stands at a critical juncture, and together, we can harness the energy and commitment of all members to drive meaningful change in our communities,” he concluded.
