The acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, says the party is unmoved by the series of defections rocking political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Fielding questions from reporters recently, Usman downplayed the recent wave of defections from the party, saying the LP remains strong in the face of its many challenges.
The party chairman lambasted what she described as the “rudderless and visionless” administration of the All Progressives Congress, saying the Labour Party is committed to restoring national dignity and delivering people-centered governance.
She described the current APC-led Federal Government as the most impoverishing in Nigeria’s history, noting that the hardship faced by citizens had reached an intolerable level.
“The APC has failed Nigerians. The suffering of our people has never been this widespread or this severe,” she said.
Reacting to the growing trend of defections, including those from her party to the ruling APC, Usman expressed disappointment, describing the move as not only “morally indefensible” but “legally questionable.”
Despite the defections, the LP chairman maintained that the party remains unshaken and will continue to enjoy the support of the masses. She admitted that some of those who left the party never truly shared its vision, adding that their exit has brought clarity and strengthened internal cohesion.
“We made some mistakes in candidate selection, but those lessons have been learned. Going forward, we will be more deliberate in choosing those who genuinely align with our mission of building a new Nigeria,” Usman stated.
