Worst days of Labour Party over, says Otti
The most challenging period in the Labour Party’s history is over, Abia State Governor Alex Otti declared yesterday. Otti, who is the National Leader of the party said that there
The most challenging period in the Labour Party’s history is over, Abia State Governor Alex Otti declared yesterday.
Otti, who is the National Leader of the party said that there was “no victor and no vanquished” in the just-concluded LP’s Elective National Convention in the state .
The Governor made this known while observing the maiden inaugural meeting of the party’s NWC at the Labour Party National Headquarters in Abuja.
The party’s newly elected and inaugurated NWC led by Sen.Nenadi Usman as National Chairman.
Otti said: “The worst is over. We can’t see anything worse than what we have seen in the past.”
He emphasized that the party has now emerged stronger and is now moving in the right direction.
The Governor congratulated the newly elected NWC members, praising their resilience and willingness to serve.
He urged them to operate with unity of purpose and cautioned against trivial or careless responses to sensitive issues, stressing that the party must speak with one voice through appropriate channels.
Otti reminded the NWC that true leadership is anchored on service and stewardship, not personal gain, noting that the system ultimately rewards those who serve diligently.
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He also appreciated the National Convention Planning Committee for organizing what he described as a peaceful and rancour-free convention that successfully produced the new leadership .
The Governor reassured the NWC of his full support, as well as that of members nationwide.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, Governor Otti said that reconciliation efforts within the party are already underway and yielding positive results.
He said that over 25 State Chairmen from the opposing faction attended the convention, with some already elected into the new National Working Committee.
“If you followed the convention, over 25 State Chairmen of the former group that you mentioned attended the convention, and some of them were returned as members of the newly elected National Working Committee.
“Part of the charge that we gave the National Working Committee is to reconcile and bring back as many people as possible and you can see that it is happening.
“In these disagreements, we declared that there were no vanquished and there were no winners, everybody is a winner.
“So, we keep our doors open, even for Abure to return to the party that he had worked for.
“The disagreement is over, we are now reconciling, reintegrating and ensuring that the party becomes stronger,” Otti stated.
He declared that the party is prepared to participate fully in the 2027 general elections.
Earlier, members of the National Working Committee (NWC) expressed deep appreciation to the Governor for what the described as his steadfast commitment to the Labour Party, particularly during its most turbulent period that almost destroyed the party.
They hailed him for what they described as his courage and unwavering support, stating that he stabilized and saved the Labour Party from collapse even when the easy option would have been to join the ruling party or any other party where his joining would be greatly celebrated because of his excellent performance in office.
They noted that, his leadership helped preserve the party as a credible and viable alternative in the Nigeria’s political space.
The NWC pledged their loyalty to the party and its National Leader, assuring that they would give their utmost best in their respective roles and would not disappoint the confidence reposed in them by the Governor and party faithful.
