Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, has expressed skepticism over the chances of her party, the Labour Party (LP), in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Political Paradigm, a programme aired on Channels Television on Tuesday, Kingibe described the Labour Party as “fractured” and plagued by internal crises. She said despite still being a member of the LP, she now aligns with the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“Yes, I am (still a member of the Labour Party), but I support the ADC,” the Senator affirmed.
Kingibe explained that the Labour Party, in its current state, is unlikely to serve as a viable political vehicle for electoral victory, especially in the coming FCT council elections.
“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 stated.
She revealed that the decision to support the ADC was informed by the need to work with a credible platform that could win elections in the FCT, accusing the LP of weakening opposition prospects due to its internal divisions.
“We have local government elections coming… So, we needed a platform. The Labour Party would have been that platform, but it was broken. There are two factions of the Labour Party right now. I know the FCT can win, not on APC. So, ADC has credible candidates, and it is that platform we are going to use to show them,” she said.
When asked whether she might consider formally defecting from the Labour Party if the leadership crisis lingers, Kingibe did not rule out the possibility.
Her comments add to growing concerns over the Labour Party’s internal wrangling, with analysts warning that continued disunity could hinder its performance in future elections.
