The Labour Party’s factional National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, has dismissed concerns about recent defections from the party, affirming its resilience and continued relevance.
Speaking with journalists in Kaduna State on Saturday, Usman urged Nigerians not to lose confidence in the LP’s ability to offer a credible alternative to what she called the APC’s “rudderless and visionless” governance.
She emphasized, “The APC has failed Nigerians. The suffering of our people has never been this widespread or this severe.”
Addressing defections including members leaving LP to join the APC, Usman described the move as not only “morally indefensible” but also “legally questionable.” She voiced disappointment over members abandoning the party post-election, saying, “It is disheartening to see people jump ship after securing victory on one party’s platform, only to defect for selfish gain.”
Despite these departures, Usman remained confident about the party’s standing. She explained that the excitement created by the defections had clarified LP’s direction and fortified its internal unity.
She stated: “We made some mistakes in candidate selection, but those lessons have been learned. Going forward, we will be more deliberate in choosing those who genuinely align with our mission of building a new Nigeria.”
