The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has declared that the upcoming Anambra State governorship election in November will serve as a strategic test run for the party’s anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election.
Gists9ja reports that Abure made this statement in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Saturday during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI). The event provided an opportunity for party aspirants to engage with delegates ahead of the primary election scheduled for the coming Saturday.
Represented by the National Women Leader of the party, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, Abure emphasized that the Labour Party had evolved beyond a mere “briefcase party” and had established a strong presence nationwide.
“We want to use the Anambra election as a blueprint for what we expect in 2027. The Labour Party has grown beyond being a briefcase party; we now have structures in every state across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory. We are not only preparing for Anambra but also laying the groundwork for a decisive victory in 2027,” Abure stated.
He urged party members to remain united regardless of the outcome of the upcoming primaries, stressing the importance of collective effort in securing victory in the general election.
“After the primary election this Saturday, no one should harbor resentment. We must all work together to ensure success in the main election in November. Let us not be divided, let us not bicker. We must stand strong, united, and focused because, with determination, nothing will be beyond our reach,” he added.
Abure further highlighted the significance of the forum, explaining that it was designed to foster closer ties between aspirants and the electorate. He also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to establishing a presence in every polling unit in the state to ensure electoral success.
“This gathering serves as a platform to connect aspirants with the people they aspire to govern. Our goal is to entrench the Labour Party at every polling unit. What we are doing today in Anambra is crucial to achieving our ultimate goal in 2027,” he asserted.
Among the aspirants present at the event were George Moghalu and John Nwosu, who took turns addressing party members, outlining their manifestos, and detailing their vision for the state.
The upcoming Anambra governorship election is expected to be a highly contested race, and the Labour Party is positioning itself as a formidable force in the political landscape, using the election as a stepping stone toward national dominance in 2027.
