Ahead of the 2027 election, the Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has held a reconciliatory meeting tagged “We can be one.”
The parley was held on December 21, 2024, in the Alausa area of Ikeja, reports The Nation.
Stakeholders at the meeting were party leaders and members including the member representing Amuwo Odofin constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mrs. Foluke Osafile, party’s Head of Directorate and Mobilisation, Pastor Funke Awolowo; the state secretary of the party, Chief Sam Okpala and the state chairman of the party, Pastor (Mrs) Dayo Ekong, among others.
At the meeting, the party chieftains stressed the need for forgiveness and unity within the party to increase the party’s chances in future elections.
In her speech, Ekong appreciated the party members for coming to the reunion day and thanked Osafile for her steadfastness and commitment to the party. She reiterated that oneness and love are the most essential requirements to keep the party in high esteem, urging members to be firm and committed to the party irrespective of issues that may arise.
She said: ”There may be internal disagreement which is natural in any political organization however it is how we manage to rise above our differences that matter. I am appealing to those who have felt sidelined, undervalued, and aggrieved members to embrace peace for togetherness. Wherever we have wronged you for any reason I do take the blame,” she added.
In her words, Osafile said the reconciliation and reunion was a genuine one because those who were perceived to be aggrieved were present and the members were happy.”
