The Labour Party, LP, in Lagos State has declared its preparedness for the 2027 general elections, announcing plans to present candidates for all elective offices across the state.
The party made the declaration during a press briefing held on Friday in Lagos, where its leadership also appealed to residents to reject vote-buying and support candidates with the capacity to deliver effective governance.
Speaking at the event, the party’s state secretary, Sam Okpala, said the LP intends to contest all 40 seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly, the 24 House of Representatives seats, the three senatorial districts and the governorship position.
Okpala stated that preparations for the party primaries were already underway, assuring members that credible aspirants would emerge through the process.
“We call on the good people of Lagos to rise and present people who will represent them well at all levels,” he said.
He also expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, saying the electoral body had demonstrated willingness to conduct free and fair elections.
The party urged residents to resist what it described as “stomach infrastructure politics,” warning against trading votes for temporary material benefits.
“No amount of money, food or inducement can sustain the people for four years. Nigerians must support leaders who will bring the real dividends of democracy to the grassroots,” Okpala added.
He further criticised the long-standing dominance of one political party in Lagos, arguing that residents still face persistent problems such as traffic congestion and environmental challenges despite decades of uninterrupted governance.
“Good governance is no longer rocket science anywhere in the world. Governance has been simplified. Leaders only need to be in tune with the needs of the people,” he said.
Also speaking, Oswald Olatunbosun said various groups and factions within the party in Lagos had resolved to work together ahead of the elections.
According to him, despite internal disputes at the national level, the LP in Lagos remains united and focused on presenting candidates who genuinely represent the interests of the people.
He maintained that the party belongs to ordinary Nigerians, including workers, students and market women, and is not under the control of any individual.
“The Labour Party belongs to the people. It is not privately owned by anyone,” he stated.
In a communiqué issued after the briefing, the party insisted that its structure across Lagos remains strong and capable of mobilising support in all 20 local government areas of the state.
The party also expressed optimism about repeating its previous electoral performance in Lagos and urged citizens to strengthen democracy by electing competent and accountable leaders in 2027.
