Abuja — Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed doubts over the Labour Party’s chances in the 2027 general elections, citing deep internal divisions and lack of cohesion within the party.
Speaking on Political Paradigm, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Kingibe said the Labour Party is currently embroiled in a “quagmire” and lacks the unity required to mount a serious national campaign.
“The Labour Party is in some sort of a quagmire. We are trying to put it together, but I do not see the Labour Party in the present way it is as a vehicle that can win any election. It’s been very fractured and broken,” she said.
While confirming that she remains a member of the party, Kingibe revealed that she has aligned herself with the newly launched opposition coalition being mobilised under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Her remarks come at a time when the opposition is making fresh moves to form a united front ahead of the 2027 polls, raising questions about the Labour Party’s ability to maintain its relevance after its strong showing in the 2023 elections.
