LP Crisis Deepens As BoT Takes Over Party

“Unlike the charade that took place today in Nnewi and in tandem with the principles of popular democracy, the all-inclusive national convention will start with grassroots congresses at ward, local government, state and ultimately at the national level.“This process will not leave any genuine member of LP out and will be held in the full view of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), media, civil society, security agents and the general public.

The statement reads: “This is in line with the March 20, 2018, Federal High Court consent judgment delivered by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, which recognised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as the owner of the LP and mandated that an all-inclusive and expansive National Convention of the LP be held.

“While we commend members of the LP, especially workers, students, youths, market women and men, Obidients, and candidates on the platform of the LP for their contributions and fidelity to the ideals of the party, the BoT promises to quickly set in motion processes for the conduct of an all-inclusive and expansive national convention.

Ejiofor noted that the decision was in line with the March 20, 2018, Federal High Court consent judgment delivered by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, which recognised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as the owner of the LP and mandated that an all-inclusive and expansive national convention of the LP be held..

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