The Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Jolly Orlu-Orlu, has urged members of the party to remain confident ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call at the party’s meeting held in Isiokpo, headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area, at the weekend. Mr Orlu-Orlu assured members that the party had made necessary adjustments and put measures in place to strengthen its structures and position its candidates for the forthcoming elections.
According to Mr Orlu-Orlu, members should remain resolute, assuring them that the party would not be left without representation at the end of the 2027 electoral process. The LP is part of the political arrangement known as the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State and would work within the arrangement to pursue its interests in the elections. This move is expected to boost the party's chances in the upcoming polls.
Recent reports have shown differing positions within the LP in Rivers State over the coalition, with some party figures publicly distancing themselves from the arrangement. However, Mr Orlu-Orlu expressed confidence in the party's chances, citing adjustments by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the determination to prevent electoral irregularities in the 2027 elections.
The Ikwerre LP chairman maintained that the party would work against any form of electoral fraud, stressing the importance of protecting the integrity of the electoral process. He further said the LP was in good working relationship with the leadership of Ikwerre Local Government Council, urging party members to remain committed and continue to operate confidently within their communities.
Mr Orlu-Orlu expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, saying LP members should expect the party to secure representation in the Rivers State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Senate. He urged members to continue mobilising at the grassroots, maintain unity and work collectively towards achieving the party’s objectives in the 2027 general elections.
The chairman's confidence is also strengthened by the party's relationship with the council leadership, which he believes is part of the reasons members should feel at home and remain focused as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify. With this strategy in place, the party is expected to make significant gains in the upcoming elections.
In a related development, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, has launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in Taraba State, calling on residents to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The movement's efforts aim to galvanize support for the President and the state governor, with a focus on sustaining the gains recorded so far.
Key points
- The Labour Party in Rivers State is gearing up for the 2027 general elections with renewed confidence and a strengthened structure.
- The party is part of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State and will work within the arrangement to pursue its interests.
- The party aims to secure representation in the Rivers State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and the Senate in the 2027 elections.
