In anticipation of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party (LP) Directorate of Mobilization and Integration has announced its intention to appoint state coordinators tasked with rallying Nigerians of recognized integrity nationwide to strengthen the party’s framework.
This announcement was made by Marcel Ngogbehei, the Director General of the LP Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, alongside Sheikh Rufai Al-Saddiq, the Deputy Director of Strategic Engagements for the party.
The inauguration of these state coordinators is set for Friday, December 6th, at the respective LP State Secretariats, marking a pivotal moment for the party.
Recently, Ngogbehei hinted via an electronic message on his X account about restructuring the directorate to incorporate state directors who will collaborate closely with state party chairpersons.
He explained that once the state directors are identified, they will be incorporated into the national party structure, enabling them to interact with various grassroots groups and report directly to the national directorate.
“We are developing a tactical plan aimed at the 2027 elections that spans three to six months, designed to be straightforward and efficient,” he stated.
Ngogbehei added that the restructuring will involve bringing in additional personnel to address existing gaps within the directorate.
The newly formed state directorates will closely collaborate with Labour Party chairpersons in each state and will be integrated into the party’s state-level framework, creating desks in every state to facilitate their work.
He emphasized that the state directors will serve as a bridge to engage with diverse groups, aiding in membership recruitment and integration of various associations, including tailoring, mechanics, and automotive groups.
“The state directorates will be the point of contact within their respective states. Once established, we will conduct training sessions to ensure effective collaboration and set up the Labour Party conveners council,” Ngogbehei elaborated.
He outlined three strategic approaches that the Directorate plans to implement over the next three to six months. This will include establishing a team comprising state coordinators, assistant coordinators, state secretaries, and representatives for each senatorial zone to form the Labour Party’s state management team.
These teams will work closely with the Labour Party chairpersons in their states and report directly to the Director General of Mobilization and Integration at the national headquarters.
This initiative aims to address challenges encountered in the 2023 elections, particularly the lack of cohesive integration between the party and its supporting structures, as well as the difficulty in identifying individuals based on their integrity and transparency.
Ngogbehei stated that by establishing this structure now, the party will be able to train individuals, monitor their progress, and equip them with the essential skills needed to support the party’s framework across all states.
Regarding the functions of the State Directorate, he clarified that they would implement strategies determined at the national level.
“At the national level, we will outline the strategy and define expected outcomes. We anticipate that they will work alongside the Labour Party chairpersons in their respective states to execute these plans,” he concluded.
