Salihu Lukman has revealed the secret behind Labour Party’s success in Nigeria.
According to the vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West, the Labour Party is more popular than other political parties in Nigeria.
He claimed that the party’s popularity stems from the frustration of Nigerians with other political parties, including the ruling party, the APC.
Politics Nigeria reports that he disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists.
He said that Nigerians are tired of the lack of innovation characteristic of the ruling party.
He noted that besides the usual structure already in existence for years, no brilliant structural adjustment or innovation has been initiated in the ruling APC.
He said:
“The popularity of the Labour Party during the 2023 elections is partly a reflection of the frustration of Nigerians with our political parties, including the APC.
“Nigerians are looking for parties with vibrant structures whose internal debates and contests would aggregate the diverse interests of Nigerians.”
Lukman added that Tinubu would need more political legitimacy to win the support of Nigerians, especially when it comes to implementing difficult policy choices.
He said:
“No doubt, difficult decisions must be taken to resolve our challenges as a nation effectively. However, in taking those difficult decisions, it will be much easier to implement when the government can win the support of Nigerians through engagements with organised groups.”
