2007: LP Abia unveils campaign framework, strategy

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has reaffirmed its readiness for the 2027 general elections.

In a statement, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Iroegbu Emenike, disclosed that during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting at the Labour Party state headquarters, “the meeting focused principally on strengthening party cohesion, harmonising structures across the state, and reviewing preparations for the 2027 General Elections.”

At the event were the Labour Party candidates for the 2027 elections, Executive Mayors of the 17 local government areas, Labour Party cxhairmen from the 17 LGAs, LParty stakeholders’ chairmen, members of the State Working Committee (SWC), and other party leaders.

Thosealso in attendance were the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti ; the Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu; Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa; Deputy Speaker, Austin Okezie; National Secretary of the Labour Party, Acho Obioma, and lawmakers, among others.

The state chairman, Azubuike was said to have called on all party leaders and stakeholders to remain committed to their responsibilities and work collectively in advancing the ideals and objectives of the Labour Party.

Azubuike added, “The era of one-man show is over. This time around, all of us will work together and ensure that the 2027 election is delivered through collective commitment, unity, and teamwork”.

The state secretary of the LP, Chuks Akamadu, was said to have introduced the draft 2027 Labour Party Campaign Guide designed to provide direction for candidates, party officials, and campaign structures across the state.

“The document outlines operational guidelines, campaign coordination mechanisms, and organizational strategies intended to strengthen party activities ahead of the elections”, the statement said.

In their separate remarks, Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, Hon. Acho Obioma, and several other stakeholders commended the initiatives of the SWC, describing the proposed campaign framework as timely and forward looking.

Otti expressed his appreciation to members of the SWC for their commitment to repositioning the party and commended stakeholders for their continued support.

“The governor also praised party leaders for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Labour Party’s primary elections, noting that the successful completion of the exercise demonstrated the party’s growing institutional maturity and organizational capacity. He observed that while some political parties were still grappling with internal processes relating to the submission of candidates, the Labour Party had successfully concluded that,” the statement added.

The meeting ended with participants expressing satisfaction over the renewed direction of the party and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening Labour Party structures across the state.

As part of efforts to strengthen the operational capacity of the party, the SWC also officially distributed six Sienna vehicles to key departments and units of the party – the office of the state chairman, secretary, organising secretary, woman leader, youth leader, and the publicity department.