The political landscape in Enugu State witnessed a major realignment on Saturday, January 4, 2026, as the Labour Party (LP) formally collapsed its structures into the African Democratic Congress (ADC)–led coalition. The development follows a press statement issued the same day by Dr. John Nwokeabia, a leading figure in the ADC Coalition in Enugu State, directing Labour Party executives and members to commence full integration into the coalition platform.
The announcement comes in the wake of a recent declaration by the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, H.E. Peter Obi, who publicly encouraged members of the party and the Obidient Movement nationwide to align with the ADC-led coalition as part of a broader strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Acting on this directive, the Enugu Labour Party leadership has now initiated concrete steps to harmonise its structures with those of the ADC across all levels of political organisation in the state.
According to the statement, Labour Party executives at the state, local government and ward levels have been mandated to begin immediate collaboration with the ADC leadership to ensure a smooth and strategic transition. Ward chairmen were specifically instructed to collapse existing LP ward structures into the ADC coalition framework, while local government chairmen were directed to convene general meetings to sensitise members and guide them through the formal registration process under the new coalition arrangement.
Dr. Nwokeabia stressed that the integration process is aimed at preserving and strengthening grassroots mobilisation while building a united political force capable of challenging the ruling party in Enugu State. He also announced that a joint coalition stakeholders’ meeting would be convened in the coming days to provide a clear roadmap for the harmonisation process and ensure inclusivity among all coalition partners.
The statement further took aim at the current APC-led administration in Enugu State, accusing it of impoverishing residents through multiple taxation and poor accountability in the management of public funds. It outlined the coalition’s 2027 objective as the establishment of a compassionate, transparent and people-oriented government in the state.
Below is the full text of the press release as issued by Dr. John Nwokeabia on January 4, 2026:
TRANSITION AND INTEGRATION OF LABOUR PARTY STRUCTURES INTO THE ADC-LED COALITION
Dear Compatriots,
I want to begin by expressing my profound gratitude to every one of you. For months, you have remained resolute, united, and focused despite the winds of political uncertainty. Your patience while waiting for our National Leader, H.E. Peter Obi, to provide clarity on our next political direction, has been nothing short of exemplary. Your loyalty to the cause of a New Nigeria is the bedrock upon which our future success will be built.
Following the recent official declaration by H.E. Peter Obi, it is now time to move forward. Our leader has formally encouraged all supporters, members of the Labour Party, and the Obidient Movement to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led coalition. Consequently, I am hereby mandating all Labour Party Executives at all levels in Enugu State to immediately commence close collaboration with the ADC-led coalition. This is to ensure the total harmonization of our operations and a smooth, strategic integration into this new national platform.
Based on our initial arrangements and successful deliberations with the ADC leadership in Enugu State, and having discussed with other leaders of the Party, I am encouraging all Labour Party Ward Chairmen to immediately start working towards collapsing the existing LP structures in our various wards into the ADC Coalition. Consequently, all LP Ward Chairmen are to await further directives from our ADC State Chairman on this harmonization process. We must ensure that coalition grassroots strength is preserved and enhanced under this new banner. Our State Chairman will provide further directives on this important process.
I further encourage all LP Local Government Chairmen to urgently convene general meetings of members within their respective LGAs. The objective of these meetings is to sensitize, encourage, and direct all members to begin the formal registration process with the ADC-led coalition. We must ensure that our numbers are fully accounted for as we transition.
To provide further clarity and ensure a seamless integration of our various executive committees and members, a comprehensive joint Coalition Stakeholders Meeting will be held shortly. Details regarding the date, time, and venue will be communicated in the coming days by our State Chairman. This meeting will serve as the roadmap for our collective future and ensure that no partner in the coalition is left behind in this transition.
For this integration and harmonization to be successful, we must prioritize collective interest over personal ambitions. I call on all Party office holders on all sides to be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices required for a smooth harmonization. To build a formidable force, we must be willing to fully accommodate coalition partners from other parties.
Even as we navigate this transition, we must not loose sight of the ultimate goal. We must work assidiously to mobilize Ndi Enugu to rescue our state. The current APC led government in Enugu State has impoverished our people through heavy multiple taxation and a lack of accountability of public funds. Our mission for 2027 is clear: to provide a compassionate, transparent and purposeful governance that serves the people.
The journey to reclaim Enugu State and our nation continues. Let us remain focused, disciplined, and united as we take this bold step forward.
Signed,
Dr. John Nwokeabia
ADC Coalition
Enugu State
4th January, 2026
The collapse of the Labour Party structure into the ADC-led coalition in Enugu State is expected to significantly reshape opposition politics in the state as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
