The stalwarts of the Labour Party (LP) at the weekend met in Lagos to resolve the lingering impasse in its fold.
This move, the party said, is part of measures to rework its drive for better electoral performance in the next general election.
The event was organised by Seyi Sowunmi, a member of the LP Caretaker Committee and representative of Ojo Federal Constituency.
It brought together key figures, including the 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Yunusa Tanko.
Many support groups and party factions also participated, signaling a new chapter for the party in the state, according to the convener.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Sowunmi emphasised the importance of unity among party members.
“We’re here to unite all factions and support groups under one umbrella. This is what we’ve been striving for over the past two years,” he said, noting that the successful meeting marked a breakthrough in the Labour Party’s internal efforts to strengthen its structure in Lagos.
The unity achieved at the meeting, Sowunmi said, heralds a fresh beginning for the party in a state often regarded as a bellwether for political movements.
“Everybody in Nigeria knows that Lagos State is important. Anything good starts from Lagos; anything bad starts from Lagos,” Sowunmi remarked, highlighting the crucial role the state plays in national politics.
The meeting saw the participation of several influential support groups, including the Obedient Movement, SC Fund, Big Tank, CSF, and representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Their presence, Sowunmi noted, underscores the LP’s growing presence and influence across the country.
