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LP seeks to replicate UK Success in Nigeria's 2027 elections

The Leader of the Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has hailed the resounding victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom's election as a catalyst for action in Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

In a statement, Ogene congratulated Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in Britain, on his party's historic win over incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.

The Labour Party's victory, which saw them secure a massive parliamentary majority, has been described as the most decisive election win by any British political party this century.

The UK's Labour Party won an impressive 412 seats, while the incumbent Conservatives secured 121 seats, ending their 14-year reign in power.

Ogene expressed optimism that the Nigerian Labour Party can replicate this success in the 2027 elections, inspired by the UK party's unblemished electoral victory.

"This momentous win is not only a victory for the Labour Party in the UK but also a beacon of hope for our party in Nigeria," Ogene said, adding "We are inspired by this triumph and are ready to work tirelessly to replicate this success in our own general elections come 2027."

In a statement in Awka, the Anambra State capital on Friday, July 5, the Labour Party lawmaker, said that the election: "Tells vivid tales of hope for the opposition, competence and integrity of the electoral umpires in the UK, in a manner that elicited public confidence and trust in the electoral process.

He pointed out that "Unlike what was witnessed in Nigeria in the last general elections, the process in UK was free of glitches, as about 40 million voters took part, polls closed around 10 pm Thursday and by daybreak, the results were out.

Ogene added, "There was no judicial ambush, as immediate transition took place to the admiration of all lovers of democracy and free and fair elections.

Hon. Ogene, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, added, "If we must practice democracy, we must also love, copy and abide by the transparency and accountability of democratic institutions in nations of the world that allow the rule of law and democratic principles to thrive.

"In deed, one of the potent lessons of the British elections is the fact that, the concept of 'snatch it, grab it, and run away with it,' has no place in modern democratic practice.

"The UK's electoral process stands in stark contrast to our recent experience in Nigeria. The smooth, swift, and transparent election in the UK is a shining example for our electoral umpires, INEC, to emulate.


"The British Labour Party's victory inspires hope and optimism, demonstrating that positive change is possible when people come together with a unified objective.

"I urge the Nigerian Labour Party to draw inspiration from our British counterparts, close ranks, rally the people, and prepare to take the reins of power in 2027.


" Let us work together to build a better future for our nation, guided by the principles of democracy, transparency, and accountability.Congratulations once again to the British Labour Party on this historic victory!"

Why is Labour Party bitter and trying to copy UK's success in 2027 elections instead of focusing on their own failures and coming up with original ideas?

helinues:
The South Africa election they want to be comparing with Nigeria election, are there oppositions playing this kind of bitter politics like the way some Obidients have been behaving since the election lose.

They have years to put their acts together, go back to drawing board, extend the hands of friendship, build bridges, align and realign. But NO, na the opposite Dem dey like to dey do.

One year wasted, they are busy spreading fake news, attacking anything attackable and they believe they can attract people into their camp.

Sebi na untop of the mountains fishes dey, let them continue Searching for it there.

Toh

Two opposite side of a coin
As long as PO is still the flagbearer of LP
They would always come distant third

A better NIGERIA is Possible

My major anger is that Nigeria might have been damaged beyond repairs but I trust OBI capacity and capabilities to turn things around

jyz200:
Two opposite side of a coin
As long as PO is still the flagbearer of LP
They would always come distant third

You'll still buy fuel at N1000 per liter.
You'll still buy 50kg bag of rice at N80k
A loaf of bread N2000
A painter of Garri N3800

Brace up for more hardship.

Zonefree:
You'll still buy fuel at N1000 per liter.
You'll still buy 50kg bag of rice at N80k
A loaf of bread N2000
A painter of Garri N3800

Brace up for more hardship.

Yes we will gladly buy it, BAT will finish his 8 years and power goes back to North East. Then you will realize that bitter politics is bad.

lamentor78:
Yes we will gladly buy it, BAT will finish his 8 years and power goes back to North East. Then you will realize that bitter politics is bad.

Your loss.

With who? Peter clown Obi or who? Obi can never rule Nigeria neither can any other Igbo man.

Zonefree:
You'll still buy fuel at N1000 per liter.
You'll still buy 50kg bag of rice at N80k
A loaf of bread N2000
A painter of Garri N3800

Brace up for more hardship.

Oga inflation dy everywhere
Just get money and stop complaining

Th

LP in UK is not aware that there's LP in Nigeria, Starmers according to reports was declaring his income for the last 3 years, but Lienus hid his and Pandora found him out, LP will never win presidency with Lienus Obi.

Atuero:
A better NIGERIA is Possible

My major anger is that Nigeria might have been damaged beyond repairs but I trust OBI capacity and capabilities to turn things around

He turned Anambra around, made it another Shanghai then ran away to Iive in Lagos.

Zonefree:
Your loss.

Why's it paining you?

JagabanB:
He turned Anambra around, made it another Shanghai then ran away to Iive in Lagos.

Live where in lagos

The Black Nazis cannot replicate anything anywhere

Atuero:
Live where in lagos

Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

Christistruth00:
Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

He equally has a house in Abuja, London and onitsha does it he lives everywhere ?

Atuero:
He equally has a house in Abuja, London and onitsha does it he lives everywhere ?

Soyinka Saw what was on Ground before calling Peter Obi a "Gbajue" Politician

Even his own Anambra People he did nothing Lasting for except build a Brewery and even the value of that has already crashed

Peter Obi didn't rule his people like a loving Father
He ruled them like he was in a Smash and grab all you can operation

Atuero:
Live where in lagos

U want to play this card now?

Is UK Nigeria? Dey PLAY!!!!

TonyRazor:
Our correspondent

LP seeks to replicate UK Success in Nigeria's 2027 elections

The Leader of the Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has hailed the resounding victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom's election as a catalyst for action in Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

In a statement, Ogene congratulated Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in Britain, on his party's historic win over incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.

The Labour Party's victory, which saw them secure a massive parliamentary majority, has been described as the most decisive election win by any British political party this century.

The UK's Labour Party won an impressive 412 seats, while the incumbent Conservatives secured 121 seats, ending their 14-year reign in power.

Ogene expressed optimism that the Nigerian Labour Party can replicate this success in the 2027 elections, inspired by the UK party's unblemished electoral victory.

"This momentous win is not only a victory for the Labour Party in the UK but also a beacon of hope for our party in Nigeria," Ogene said, adding "We are inspired by this triumph and are ready to work tirelessly to replicate this success in our own general elections come 2027."

In a statement in Awka, the Anambra State capital on Friday, July 5, the Labour Party lawmaker, said that the election: "Tells vivid tales of hope for the opposition, competence and integrity of the electoral umpires in the UK, in a manner that elicited public confidence and trust in the electoral process.

He pointed out that "Unlike what was witnessed in Nigeria in the last general elections, the process in UK was free of glitches, as about 40 million voters took part, polls closed around 10 pm Thursday and by daybreak, the results were out.

Ogene added, "There was no judicial ambush, as immediate transition took place to the admiration of all lovers of democracy and free and fair elections.

Hon. Ogene, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, added, "If we must practice democracy, we must also love, copy and abide by the transparency and accountability of democratic institutions in nations of the world that allow the rule of law and democratic principles to thrive.

"In deed, one of the potent lessons of the British elections is the fact that, the concept of 'snatch it, grab it, and run away with it,' has no place in modern democratic practice.

"The UK's electoral process stands in stark contrast to our recent experience in Nigeria. The smooth, swift, and transparent election in the UK is a shining example for our electoral umpires, INEC, to emulate.


"The British Labour Party's victory inspires hope and optimism, demonstrating that positive change is possible when people come together with a unified objective.

"I urge the Nigerian Labour Party to draw inspiration from our British counterparts, close ranks, rally the people, and prepare to take the reins of power in 2027.


" Let us work together to build a better future for our nation, guided by the principles of democracy, transparency, and accountability.Congratulations once again to the British Labour Party on this historic victory!"