In a daring last-minute move, Labour Party stakeholders have thrown a lifeline to the party’s embattled governorship election campaign in Edo State by calling for the adoption of Barr. Ken Imasuangbon and Olumide Akpata as the party’s gubernatorial candidate and deputy respectively.
According to Dr. Ben Osage, the Labour Party Forum for Justice, Equity and Fairness has sounded the alarm, warning that the party’s chances of winning the September 21 election are in jeopardy due to the current ticket’s legal and controversy-ridden status.
Osage argued that the party’s very survival hinges on its ability to uphold the principles of equity, justice, and fairness, which are the hallmarks of the Labour Party. He pointed out that other political parties have demonstrated a commitment to these values in their selection of candidates, and the Labour Party must follow suit to avoid electoral defeat and loss of credibility.
The stakeholders’ position is clear: Barr. Ken Imasuangbon from Edo Central must be the party’s gubernatorial candidate, with Olumide Akpata serving as his deputy. This, they believe, will ensure a united and formidable campaign that can secure victory for the party.
With time running out, the Labour Party faces a make-or-break decision that will determine its fate in the election. Will the party leadership heed the call of its stakeholders and adopt a ticket that embodies the principles of equity, justice, and fairness? The clock is ticking!
Dan Zaki Media 