The Labour Party (LP) has issued an appeal to opposition leaders across Nigeria, urging them to set aside personal ambition, ego, and internal divisions in order to unite and offer the nation a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Global Award and Dinner Night in Abuja on Monday, the LP’s Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, emphasized that while the APC has used state machinery to weaken opposition voices, the bigger threat lies within the opposition itself.
Senator Usman, who was represented by her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Ken Eluma Asogwa, said internal sabotage, greed, and disunity have significantly undermined the opposition’s ability to challenge the status quo.
“Let me be brutally honest: while APC’s interference is real, it is not our greatest enemy. The opposition has often been its own worst enemy. Personal ambition, betrayal, and the hunger for quick power have made us fragile,” she said.
“No external force can break us if we are not already breaking from within. It is time to stop acting like victims and start behaving like visionaries.”
She stressed that Nigerians are not looking for another version of the APC, but for a coalition of leaders willing to put the nation above self-interest.
“Democracy thrives on balance. A political system where one party dominates unchecked is a threat to democratic values. Nigeria needs a strong, united opposition that doesn’t just make noise—but inspires hope and delivers solutions.”
Senator Usman called on all opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the ADC, and others, to build consensus around shared values, credible policies, and a unified vision for national development.
“Our task is not merely to criticize. Our responsibility is to inspire. We must speak not only to the frustrations of Nigerians, but to their aspirations. That requires substance, not just slogans,” she stated.
She cited examples from around the world where united opposition movements restored democratic balance, warning that Nigeria risks sliding into a one-party state unless opposition leaders recognize the gravity of their role.
“Even the APC should understand that democracy dies not with a bang, but with the silence of dissent. When there are no meaningful alternatives, the entire system loses legitimacy,” she warned.
“Not just ambition, but action. Not just talk, but transformation.”
