18/08/2026
LABOUR PARTY IS NOT OPEN TO WORKING WITH APC IN THE 2027 ELECTIONS AND WILL NOT COLLAPSE ITS STRUCTURES FOR ANY POLITICAL PARTY
The Oyo State Labour Party has received with concern a discussion on Lagelu FM, Ibadan, where a guest on the programme, Mr. Jeje Ibukun, was quoted as saying that “it is the leadership that will steer the ship of where the party will head to; if APC brings money and they assure LP of good collaboration.”
We would like to state categorically that Mr. Jeje Ibukun is a valued member of the Oyo State Labour Party, but the views expressed by him on the programme were his personal opinions and should not be taken or reported as the official position of the Labour Party.
We therefore urge media houses and members of the public to take note that the Oyo State Labour Party has its official channels for communicating its decisions and positions. Any media organisation seeking clarification on the position of the party should please contact the appropriate leadership or official communication channels of the party.
We would also like to remind the public that earlier this year, the State Working Committee of the Labour Party met and resolved that the Oyo State Labour Party will contest the coming elections and present itself as a credible alternative to the people of Oyo State.
That position has not changed and will not change.
The Labour Party remains focused on providing good and responsible governance to the people of Oyo State. We believe that our party remains a strong alternative for the people of the state and we are committed to presenting our vision, values and candidates to the people as we approach the 2027 elections.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Oyo State Labour Party is not negotiating to collapse its structures into any political party, including the APC. The party remains committed to building and strengthening its structures across the state and preparing for the coming elections.
Our focus is on taking our message of good governance, accountability, responsive leadership and a better future to the people of Oyo State. We will not allow personal opinions, rumours or controversial discussions to distract us from this important responsibility.
The political ideal of the Labour Party is transformative, and our goal is to convince the people of Oyo State through our actions, ideas and commitment that we can be trusted to lead the state into a brighter future.
Oyo State Labour Party remains focused, committed, and will contest the 2027 elections.
Signed:
Office of the State Publicity Secretary
Labour Party Oyo State