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The Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep concern over the conduct of Saturday’s by-elections held across 16 states, describing the exercise as a significant setback to Nigeria’s democratic journey.


In a statement issued by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, the party alleged irregularities including vote-buying, electoral violence, and lack of transparency in the process.

According to the LP, the by-elections — conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) — fell short of acceptable democratic standards.

“What transpired across Nigeria in the name of by-elections amounted to a mockery of democracy. From Kaduna to Anambra, Ogun to Oyo and Kano, reports indicated incidents of vote-buying, voter intimidation, and logistical lapses,” the statement read.

The party called for urgent reforms and improved oversight in the electoral process, warning that failure to act may impact the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

“If INEC cannot conduct limited off-season elections with transparency and credibility, it raises serious concerns about its ability to manage a nationwide general election in 2027,” the party stated.

The LP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and processes.

“The credibility of our electoral system is fundamental to the stability of our democracy. It is imperative that the government addresses growing public concern about electoral transparency and security,” the party concluded.

While INEC is yet to formally respond to the allegations, the commission had earlier described the by-elections as largely peaceful and successful, despite isolated incidents reported in some polling units.

yarimo:
Hahaha As usual losers anthem, chai as e dey sweet us e dey pain Dem as e dey pain Dem e dey sweet us

Ofunaofu:
I know say e dey sweet you, but I as e dey sweet, I say make I remind you of this below

yarimo:
shay Canada is Nigeria?

Ofunaofu:
If you dey plan to Japa to Canada, ensure that you add that you are a member of APC, make we see if them go grant you visa

yarimo:
japa? With TINUBU as president of Nigeria? Bitterness everywhere chaiii . Nigeria shall be great with TINUBU as president

Ofunaofu:
Of course Nigeria will be great but not under this calamitous Tinubu regime

Ofunaofu:
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep concern over the conduct of Saturday’s by-elections held across 16 states, describing the exercise as a significant setback to Nigeria’s democratic journey.


In a statement issued by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, the party alleged irregularities including vote-buying, electoral violence, and lack of transparency in the process.



According to the LP, the by-elections — conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) — fell short of acceptable democratic standards.

“What transpired across Nigeria in the name of by-elections amounted to a mockery of democracy. From Kaduna to Anambra, Ogun to Oyo and Kano, reports indicated incidents of vote-buying, voter intimidation, and logistical lapses,” the statement read.

The party called for urgent reforms and improved oversight in the electoral process, warning that failure to act may impact the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

“If INEC cannot conduct limited off-season elections with transparency and credibility, it raises serious concerns about its ability to manage a nationwide general election in 2027,” the party stated.

The LP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and processes.

“The credibility of our electoral system is fundamental to the stability of our democracy. It is imperative that the government addresses growing public concern about electoral transparency and security,” the party concluded.

While INEC is yet to formally respond to the allegations, the commission had earlier described the by-elections as largely peaceful and successful, despite isolated incidents reported in some polling units.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/labour-party-condemns-saturdays-by-elections-raises-concerns-over-2027-polls/

Ofunaofu:
I know say e dey sweet you, but I as e dey sweet, I say make I remind you of this below

Slytiger:
Of course. Wailing wailer.

NNPP says it's a good election
YPP says it's a good election
APC says it's a good election
APGA says it's a good election.

Only losers like LP ansld ADC collision are complaining. Sore losers

Ofunaofu:
If you dey plan to Japa to Canada, ensure that you add that you are a member of APC, make we see if them go grant you visa

Ofunaofu:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/labour-party-condemns-saturdays-by-elections-raises-concerns-over-2027-polls/

yarimo:
japa? With TINUBU as president of Nigeria? Bitterness everywhere chaiii . Nigeria shall be great with TINUBU as president

Christistruth03:
Fake News
There is no such case on the Canada Federal Courts website

WesleyPepper:
This is the fake Labour Party .
I will wait for press release from the authentic Labour Party under the able chairmanship of Barrister Julius Abure .
In a sane clime, the impostor masquerading as LP acting chairman, Nenadi Usman would be cooling off in jail for looting Nigeria blind during her inglorious stint as Minister of Finance .

ORIAYO70:
Party should be avoiding that man like plague
Anything party he tourch he go spoil am.

The 2023 votes he garnered was basically on propaganda n not anymore

Dazzay:
The terrorist APC is a big threat to our democracy.

Ofunaofu:
I know say e dey sweet you, but I as e dey sweet, I say make I remind you of this below

yarimo:
japa? With TINUBU as president of Nigeria? Bitterness everywhere chaiii . Nigeria shall be great with TINUBU as president

Ofunaofu:
I know say e dey sweet you, but I as e dey sweet, I say make I remind you of this below