Labour Party Welcomes Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections — Abia Deputy Governor

Mfonobong DanielFebruary 10, 2026Last Updated: February 10, 2026

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Labour Party has declared that its doors are open to all Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, made this known while addressing party leaders during the presentation of a report on the new membership drive.

The exercise was organised by the Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee. Emetu said the party remains committed to building a broad national movement that accommodates people from all backgrounds and political interests.

Speaking at the event, he stressed that the Labour Party does not exclude anyone based on status or political history. He said, “The Labour Party is a party for all, irrespective of who they are.”

The Deputy Governor added that the party’s vision is national and not restricted to any group or region.

According to him, “The Labour Party is a national party and is not a cult group, where people will be restricted to coming into the party.”

Emetu went further to state that even the current President is welcome to join if he so desires. He said, “Even Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, can decide, on or before the 2027 elections, to join the Labour Party, and we will gladly accept him.”

Moreover, Emetu repeated that openness remains the party’s guiding principle, saying, “This is a national party; it is not a cult group where people are restricted from joining. It is a party for everybody.”

Nevertheless, party officials at the meeting described the membership revalidation and e-registration exercise as a key step toward rebuilding the party’s structure nationwide.