The Labour Get together, LP, has vowed by no means to permit “reactionary forces” to hijack the occasion.
LP spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, disclosed this whereas dismissing the potential of the occasion partaking in a merger.
Reacting to a name by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to rebrand for a attainable merger or coalition, Ifoh stated LP is open to partnership for future elections.
In a communique issued after its assembly, the congress directed the nationwide administrative council (NAC) to “take fast steps, which can embrace rebranding, merger, or forming coalitions to defend the pursuits of NLC and Nigerian employees within the occasion with a view to reclaiming the occasion and returning it to its authentic ideological roots.
“The congress won’t enable the Labour Get together to be hijacked by reactionary forces who don’t characterize the aspirations of the working individuals and broader Nigerian individuals.
“The NLC stays dedicated to making sure that the occasion stays a real automobile for the emancipation of Nigerian employees and the oppressed lots.”
Ifoh stated the LP “stays open to collaborations geared toward strengthening its place forward of future elections”.