The Labour Party (LP) is facing significant losses in the National Assembly as defections continue to deplete its caucus.
Recently, six members from the House of Representatives left the LP, joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the past week, four lawmakers—Chinedu Okere, Mathew Donatus, Akiba Bassey, and Esosa Iyawe—abandoned the LP in a mass exodus.
Two more, Dalyop Chollom and Alfred Ajang, followed suit, leaving the party for the APC this week.
These defections signal a troubling trend for the LP ahead of the 2027 elections.
As the defections mount, LP’s presence in the National Assembly continues to diminish.
The party’s representation in the Senate has decreased from eight to six senators.
In the House of Representatives, the number of LP members has dropped from 34 to 26.
The party now has 32 members in total, compared to the 22 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The LP, once a formidable political force, is losing its grip on legislative power.
Amid these defections, internal turmoil continues within the LP.
The factional dispute between Julius Abure’s National Working Committee and Governor Alex Otti’s group in Abia State worsens.
Several defectors have cited the party’s leadership crisis as a reason for their departure.
With rumors swirling about Peter Obi’s future in the party, LP faces an uncertain road to 2027.
