The newly appointed Chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, has expressed her determination to revitalize the party as the most viable of all other political parties amid its current challenges.
Nenadi explained the goal of transforming the Labour Party into a viable alternative for the Nigerian populace during the inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja on Friday.
She challenged the committee members to demonstrate dedication and integrity in their roles, stressing the importance of their work for both the party and the nation.
Senator Nenadi told the members that they are on a rescue mission for the Labour Party and Nigeria, pointing out that the interest generated by the committee transcends party affiliations, presenting them with a significant responsibility.
She assured, “With divine assistance, the Labour Party will emerge as a platform for all Nigerians who feel disenfranchised or dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.”
The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, echoed these sentiments.
Representing the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, he remarked on the ongoing economic crisis, stating that the Labour Party had forewarned the public about potential disasters under the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership.
Baba-Ahmed expressed confidence that the Labour Party would build on its successes in the 2023 elections to secure a majority in the National Assembly as well as win the presidential election in 2027.
Baba-Ahmed stated that the party faced challenges during its transition but managed to navigate them successfully, unlike any other party of their size could have.
He said, “We are a formidable force in Africa, having fought for our 10 million votes, even if we were officially acknowledged for only 6 million.”
He expressed concern about the nation’s current state, alleging the mismanagement of resources, security issues, and rising hunger.
He attributed these failures the country is going through to the careless governance that followed the Labour Party’s electoral victories.
In his remarks, Ikechukwu Emetu, the deputy governor of Abia State, who represented Governor Alex Otti, enjoined the committee members to focus on the Labour Party’s growth and avoid actions that could harm its interests.
Senator Darlington Nwokocha, the committee’s secretary, assured that the committee members would work diligently to elect officers at various party levels within their time frame.
According to him, “We have already begun this process and are committed to conducting thorough outreach and consultation to ensure that capable leaders are elected from the grassroots up to the national convention.”
