Labour Party youth leaders have proposed exploring an alliance with the APC ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The proposal also covers groups supporting President Bola Tinubu. However, the youth leaders said consultations must happen before any final decision.
The proposal followed a virtual meeting involving Labour Party youth leaders from across Nigeria. Participants included National Youth Leader Prince Kennedy Ahanotu and five national zonal youth leaders.
A total of 32 state youth leaders also participated in the meeting. The Edo State Labour Party Youth Leader, Ken Omusi, signed the statement announcing the development.
The statement was posted on the party’s official X account on Saturday. It said the meeting focused on the party’s political direction and youth participation.
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Labour Party Youth Leaders Seek Political Alignment
According to the statement, the youth leaders discussed the prolonged crisis within the Labour Party. They also considered the future role of young people in Nigerian politics.
The participants raised concerns about what they described as inadequate recognition and engagement. They also complained about limited support for the youth constituency after the 2023 elections.
The youth leaders said they wanted a political platform that would create more opportunities for young Nigerians. They mentioned leadership development, economic empowerment and participation in national decision-making.
The group then mandated Ahanotu to begin consultations with selected political groups. Those groups include the All Progressives Congress, Renewed Hope Movement and City Boy Movement.
Tinubu Support Groups were also listed among the stakeholders for consultation. The discussions will focus on possible political alignment and collaboration before the 2027 elections.
The youth leaders did not announce a final endorsement of Tinubu. Instead, they described the proposal as an ongoing process requiring further consultations.
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Ahanotu to Begin Consultations
The statement directed Ahanotu to begin consultations with the identified political groups. It said the discussions would help determine whether a political collaboration was possible.
The youth leaders also proposed holding a physical meeting in Abuja. That meeting would review the outcome of the consultations.
They would then consider possible next steps based on the discussions. The statement did not provide a specific date for the proposed Abuja meeting.
The process therefore remains at the consultation stage. Any subsequent decision would follow discussions with the relevant stakeholders.
The youth leaders said broad-based consultations and consensus-building would guide the process. They also described youth participation as a major consideration in their political direction.
The development comes as political groups continue to discuss possible alliances before 2027. Several politicians and organisations have also moved across party lines.
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Youth Leaders Cite Concerns Over 2023 Election
The Labour Party youth leaders said they were dissatisfied with their experience after the 2023 general elections. They described their efforts during that election as lacking adequate recognition and support.
The statement also criticised what the participants described as limited engagement with young party members. They said youth interests should receive greater attention within political structures.
The leaders said they wanted greater opportunities for youth leadership and participation. They also called for stronger inclusion in national decision-making.
The statement referenced the 2023 presidential election without detailing all the issues raised by individual participants. It said the youth leaders had varying views about the party’s political direction.
Their concerns formed part of the reasons behind the proposed consultations. The group said it wanted to explore political options that could improve youth participation.
The proposal therefore does not represent a completed agreement with the APC. It remains subject to further discussions and consensus among the participants.
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Tinubu Administration Policies Discussed
The youth leaders also discussed policies implemented by the Tinubu administration. Their discussions covered several areas of governance and national development.
The areas mentioned included human capital development and youth empowerment. They also discussed economic reforms, infrastructure and healthcare.
Education and security also featured in the discussions. Agriculture and workers’ welfare were among the other areas mentioned.
The statement said participants expressed different views about the policies. It did not state that all the participants reached the same assessment.
The discussions formed part of the broader consideration of possible political alignment. The youth leaders said they would continue consultations before deciding their next course of action.
The proposed engagement comes as political actors assess their positions ahead of 2027. Party members and political groups have continued to discuss possible alliances.
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Labour Party Faces Leadership Disputes
The proposed consultations come amid continuing disputes within the Labour Party. The party has faced competing leadership positions and rival claims ahead of the 2027 election.
Ahanotu became a central figure in one of the party’s competing factions in 2026. The Julius Abure-led faction adopted him as its presidential candidate in May.
Another Labour Party faction presented Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate. The competing developments have highlighted the divisions within the party.
The Cable reported that Ahanotu received the backing of the Abure-led faction after its primary. Meanwhile, The PUNCH reported that Okereke was presented by another faction.
The competing candidates reflect the broader leadership crisis within the party. The latest youth proposal comes against that background.
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Ahanotu Previously Declared Presidential Ambition
Ahanotu has previously expressed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. In July 2025, he declared his presidential ambition while serving as Labour Party national youth leader.
He said his campaign would focus on institutional reforms and a generational shift. He also discussed competence, patriotism and rebuilding Nigeria’s institutions.
At the time, Ahanotu said he remained committed to Labour Party processes. He also said he would follow party directives if its leadership took a different position.
His current role in the proposed consultations gives him another position in the party’s political discussions. The consultations could also shape his engagement with other political groups.
However, the latest statement does not announce any withdrawal from the Labour Party. It only mandates consultations over a possible political alignment.
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Labour Party Youth Wing Plans Abuja Meeting
The youth leaders also proposed a physical meeting in Abuja. The meeting would take place after Ahanotu completes the proposed consultations.
The participants would review the responses from the APC and the other groups. They would then discuss possible next steps for the Labour Party youth wing.
The statement did not specify whether the consultations would lead to formal cooperation. It also did not announce any agreement between the youth wing and Tinubu’s political support groups.
The proposed Abuja meeting could therefore provide another opportunity for the participants to discuss their political direction. Any decision would depend on the outcome of the consultations.
The youth leaders said consensus-building remained important to their process. They also maintained that youth participation would remain central to their discussions.
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Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Performance
The Labour Party became a major opposition force during the 2023 presidential election. Its candidate at the time, Peter Obi, finished third in the election.
INEC declared Obi with 6,101,533 votes in the presidential contest. Bola Tinubu of the APC won the election, while Atiku Abubakar of the PDP finished second.
The Labour Party also secured seats in the National Assembly during the 2023 elections. It also won the governorship election in Abia State.
Those results gave the party a significant role in Nigeria’s opposition politics. The party’s youth wing is now considering its direction ahead of another presidential election.
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Proposed Tinubu Alignment Remains Under Discussion
The Labour Party youth leaders have not announced a final decision to support Tinubu. Their statement instead calls for consultations with the APC and several Tinubu support groups.
Ahanotu is expected to lead those discussions on behalf of the youth leaders. The proposed Abuja meeting would then consider the outcome.
The development comes as political parties and groups prepare for the 2027 general elections. It also comes amid continuing internal disagreements within the Labour Party.
The youth leaders said their decision-making process would involve consultation and consensus. They also linked their discussions to greater opportunities for young people.
The proposal could therefore become part of wider political realignments ahead of the election. However, its final outcome will depend on the consultations and subsequent decisions by the participants.
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What Labour Party Youth Leaders Proposed
The Labour Party youth leaders proposed that Ahanotu consult with the APC and groups supporting Tinubu. The consultations will explore possible political alignment and collaboration.
They cited concerns about youth recognition, engagement and empowerment. They also discussed policies of the Tinubu administration across several sectors.
The statement said the participants held varying views on those policies. It did not claim that every youth leader agreed on the same assessment.
The proposed alignment therefore remains under discussion. A physical meeting in Abuja is expected to review the consultation process.
The development adds another dimension to the Labour Party’s internal political debate. It also highlights the importance of youth participation in the party’s strategy for 2027.
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Labour Party Youth Leaders and 2027 Politics
The proposed Tinubu alignment comes as Nigerian political groups prepare for the 2027 presidential election. Labour Party youth leaders say they want a political direction that gives young people greater opportunities.
Their proposal is currently limited to consultations. No final agreement with the APC or Tinubu support groups has been announced in the statement.
Ahanotu will lead the proposed discussions with the identified groups. The outcome will later be reviewed at a proposed physical meeting in Abuja.
The development follows major disagreements within the Labour Party. Those disagreements have produced competing presidential candidates within different factions.
The youth leaders’ proposal adds another issue to the party’s ongoing political discussions. Further developments will depend on the outcome of the planned consultations.
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