THERE’S NOTHING TO FEAR, LP CHAIR ASSURES MEMBERS IN RIVERS

The Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Jolly Orlu-Orlu, has urged members of the party to dispel fear and remain confident ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Orlu-Orlu made the call at the party’s meeting held in Isiokpo, headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area, at the weekend.

He said the party had made necessary adjustments and put measures in place to strengthen its structures and position its candidates for the forthcoming elections.

According to him, members should remain resolute, assuring them that the party would not be left without representation at the end of the 2027 electoral process.

Mr Orlu-Orlu said the LP was part of the political arrangement known as the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State and would work within the arrangement to pursue its interests in the elections.

Recent reports have, however, shown differing positions within the LP in Rivers State over the coalition, with some party figures publicly distancing themselves from the arrangement.

The Ikwerre LP chairman said his confidence was also strengthened by what he described as adjustments by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as the determination to prevent electoral irregularities in the 2027 elections.

He maintained that the party would work against any form of electoral fraud, stressing the importance of protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

Mr Orlu-Orlu further said the LP was in good working relationship with the leadership of Ikwerre Local Government Council, urging party members to remain committed and continue to operate confidently within their communities.

He said the relationship with the council leadership was part of the reasons members should feel at home and remain focused as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.

Expressing optimism about the party’s prospects, Mr Orlu-Orlu said LP members should expect the party to secure representation in the Rivers State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Senate.

“We are sure of the Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and even the Governorship seat,” he said.

The chairman consequently urged members to continue mobilising at the grassroots, maintain unity and work collectively towards achieving the party’s objectives in the 2027 general elections.

By: King Onunwor