Labour Party Archives - Page 2 of 23

Oct

19

2026

APC Campaign Council Leader Defects to Labour Party in Abia State

Abia State, Column, News, Politics2027, Abia State, All Progressives Congress, Daniel Okeke, Labour Party, Nigeria, Politics

In a major political realignment, Hon. Chief Daniel Okeke, PhD—the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and the appointed Campaign Council Leader for Honourable Ikenna Ukwa under the APC—has officially defected to the Labour Party (LP). Chief Okeke’s defection comes as a significant boost to the ruling party in Abia State, as he announced his commitment to throw his full political weight behind supporting all Labour Party candidates across the Abia North senatorial district. Describing his decision as a deliberate step towards fostering progressive governance, Chief Okeke highlighted that political platforms must serve…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“ACHA IS 100% LABOUR PARTY”: Ex-Isuikwuato Chairman Ajah Officially Endorses Bourdex For Senate! | SEE PHOTOS

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Labour Party, Politics

The political landscape of Abia North Senatorial District witnessed a massive show of force and strategic consolidation as the Labour Party Senatorial Flagbearer, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, led an elite delegation on a high-stakes visit to former Isuikwuato LGA Chairman, Honorable Chief Chris Ajah, at his country home in Acha community. The consultative visit, which served as a major political alignment for the Labour Party across the Isuikwuato axis, featured former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, and Special Adviser…

Oct

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Eze Ogo Of Amuvi Blesses Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Okoro Kalu Ahead Of 2027 Elections

News2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

On Friday, 9 October 2026, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba Ohafia), Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and his brother and political ally, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Okoro Kalu, Member representing Arochukwu State Constituency and Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness Eze Ogo Thomas N. Okoro, the Eze Ogo of Amuvi, to receive his royal and priestly blessings ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the visit, Hon. Okwara Osonwa formally informed the revered traditional ruler that he is the Labour Party candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and…

Oct

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Leadership Is Result, Not Sentiment”: Bourdex Tells Bende Traditional Rulers Why Abia North Must Replace OUK With LP In 2027

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

BENDE — The political battle for the Abia North Senatorial seat in 2027 reached a dramatic turning point on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, stormed Bende Local Government Area, holding a historic, closed-door consultation with the entire Bende Council of Traditional Rulers. In a bold, direct, and unsparing political address, the telecom pioneer and industrialist declared that the incumbent Senator representing Abia North, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has reached the end of his political usefulness to the zone and must step aside for a fresh, results-driven representative…

Sep

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Engages Ohafor Ward II Stakeholders, Solidifies Labour Party Support in Ameke Abam

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party, Politics

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, recently held an interactive session with key Labour Party (LP) stakeholders in Ohafor Ward II, Ameke Abam. The engagement, hosted at the residence of Engr. Enyinnaya Okereke, aimed to align party strategies and reinforce grassroot mobilization across the ward. The meeting gathered notable figures within the Labour Party ecosystem, including Mrs. Elizabeth Udo Kalu, the Abia State Woman Leader of the Labour Party; Chief Johns Ike; and Hon. Abel, the LP Ward Chairman, The Councillor representing Ohafor Ward II, along with numerous party executives, community…