Labour Party: Merger With Other Parties Out of The Question But Discussions Ongoing

The spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Yunusa Tanko says the party is not considering a merger with other political parties.

According to Tanko, in an interview on Monday, the Labour Party is not ruling out a “working alliance” with other political parties.

This comes after a report had claimed that Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Obi have begun discussions on the possibility of a merger.

In the report, it was stated that the trio is considering the merger should the presidential tribunal declare a rerun or a fresh election.

In response to the report, Tanko stated that the LP is in contact with other political parties that share its views and added that “merger is out of the question”. 

“When you talk about merger, it means that political parties from different parts of the country come together, submit their documents to INEC and then they will be pronounced as a new political party and that isn’t obtainable at the moment,” he said.

“So, the merger is out of the question technically. But, when you talk about the discussion of possible working alliance with the political parties, very true, that is very possible.

“Even before the February 25 elections, there were discussions.

“Discussions with political parties of like minds that believe in the ideology and principle of the Labour Party is a welcome development.

“We will continue to talk to ourselves. Knowing fully well that Nigeria is at the doldrum of complete decay.

“Most political parties that are progressively minded will not allow that particular situation to happen in Nigeria.”

The spokesperson however, declined to provide information about the content or conclusion of discussions with other political groups.

Chioma Kalu

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