By Ghazali Ibrahim 
The Labour Party is gearing up for the Anambra State governorship election, but this time, it’s not just about winning – it’s about testing the party’s popularity and preparedness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was revealed by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, during a forum organised by the party’s Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration in Awka, Anambra State.
The forum, which took place on Saturday, brought together the party’s governorship aspirants, Dr. George Moghalu and John Nwosu, to meet with delegates ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for next Saturday.
Abure, who was represented by the party’s national women leader, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, urged the aspirants to accept the outcome of the primary election and rally behind the eventual candidate to present a united front ahead of the November election.
Abure emphasized the significance of the Anambra election, stating that it’s a crucial step in the party’s journey toward the 2027 general elections.
“We want to use Anambra to test what 2027 will be. The Labour Party has grown beyond a briefcase party. We are in all the states of Nigeria and Abuja, and we are getting ready not just for Anambra but for 2027,” he said.
The party’s national chairman also noted that the Labour Party would work towards establishing a strong presence in every polling unit across the state, stressing that the events in Anambra were critical to the party’s success in the 2027 elections.
During the forum, the two governorship aspirants addressed party members with their manifestos.
Dr. George Moghalu emphasized that the major issue in Anambra was the loss of public trust in the government, citing the collapse of security and the use of thugs to enforce taxes.
He promised to rebuild Anambra and restore the government’s connection with the electorate.
