The Labour Party has pledged its support for the South East in realizing their long-standing ambition of producing a Nigerian president.
At a rally organized by South East party members in Abuja, Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, emphasized that the party remains a viable platform for the Igbo people to achieve this goal in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The rally, held in preparation for the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, attracted a large crowd of party members and aspirants.
Abure used the occasion to reflect on the party’s decision to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the South East, describing it as a deliberate move to “wipe the tears of the Igbos” and address the region’s historical political marginalization.
Looking back at the 2023 general elections, Abure noted the significant strides made by the Labour Party under the leadership of Peter Obi, which helped unite the South East and garnered support across the nation. He admitted that, before the election, he had underestimated the level of unity among the Igbos, but campaigning with Obi nationwide revealed the resilience, industriousness, and fearlessness of the Igbo people.
“The Igbos are the most united, most formidable, most industrious, and most hardworking people in Nigeria. This is why I have no regrets about zoning the presidential ticket to the Southeast in 2023. We made a bold statement, and we will continue to support Ndigbo in their quest for the presidency,” he said.
While celebrating the achievements of the Igbo community, Abure stressed the need for strategic realignment with other regions. He drew a comparison to the Yoruba, explaining that the South West only succeeded in achieving the presidency after forming alliances with other ethnic groups.
“The Igbos must learn from history. The Yorubas, at some point, were also isolated politically. It was only through realignment and unity that they were able to capture the presidency. The Igbos need to adopt a similar approach,” Abure advised.
