****Labour Party Chair Vows to Sweep 2026 FCT LGC Polls
Comrade Ifeanyi Ajegbo, a chairmanship aspirant for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) under the Labour Party (LP), has pledged to usher in a new era of purpose-driven governance—rooted not in personal ambition, but in principle and service to the people.
Speaking on Wednesday after picking up his nomination and expression of interest forms, Ajegbo described the moment as more than a routine political step—it was, according to him, a signal of reawakening and a declaration that politics in AMAC is about to change.
“What we’ve seen in the past is politics without principle,” Ajegbo told a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. “They entered power through the Labour Party—calling it a vehicle—but they never carried the Labour ideology with them. They abandoned the people.”
Ajegbo emphasized that his ambition is not fueled by money or elite connections, but by the trust of ordinary citizens who believe in his integrity and commitment to inclusive leadership.
Outlining his vision, Ajegbo promised to move AMAC from analog stagnation to digital governance, anchored on transparency, accountability, and grassroots development. His campaign agenda includes:
Digitizing governance to improve transparency and block revenue leakages
Prioritizing infrastructure in neglected communities, not just the city center
Revolutionizing healthcare through accessible clinics, clean water systems, and sustainable waste management
Revamping education by focusing on out-of-school children and practical youth skills development
Creating jobs and empowering businesses through innovation-driven policies
Championing climate action, a rare commitment at the local level
Enhancing community security via local collaboration and smart digital monitoring systems
Ajegbo criticized the current administration led by Chairman Christopher Zakamalonga, accusing it of neglecting critical areas of development.
“The current leadership has failed to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people,” he said. “AMAC, which should be a model of development, still struggles with poor infrastructure, inadequate healthcare, inefficient waste management, and a lack of transparency.”
He called for a new leadership anchored in justice, community engagement, and effective governance.
“I am not running to enrich myself,” Ajegbo said. “My aspiration is fueled by a genuine desire to serve and to make a meaningful impact. I pledge to uphold the values, ideology, and principles of our great party. Together, we can build a brighter future.”
Ajegbo reserved his strongest criticism for those who rode into office on the back of the Labour Party, only to betray its ideals once in power.
“A true Labour man cannot defect when mama, papa, and pikin are crying,” he declared. “You cannot ignore the people and claim to stand for them.”
He described himself not as a messiah, but as a principled leader who would remain present and accountable. “No more opacity, no more excuses—just leadership that listens and delivers,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chairman of the Labour Party, Comrade Diugwu Chukwuemeka Peters, commended Ajegbo for his commitment to grassroots politics and declared that the party was poised to sweep the upcoming 2026 Area Council elections.
“This is not child’s play,” Peters said. “To invest N80 million of hard-earned money into a chairmanship form speaks volumes. It’s a sign of belief, courage, and capacity.”
Amid chants of “Papa! Mama! Pikin!”—the party’s signature slogan—Peters reiterated that no candidate has been anointed, and the party’s primaries would be free, fair, and credible.
“If you win the primaries, your name must go to INEC. Nobody will substitute you. This is a party of justice,” he affirmed.
Peters also noted that since the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party in the FCT has remained active and committed, transforming its office into what he described as a “daily political laboratory” dedicated to grassroots mobilization.
“We are not like others who wake up on election day. We meet every day. We plan every day. And we will win every day,” he said.
Boasting of the party’s structure, Peters added: “We are the only political party with a presence in every polling unit in the FCT. We call them ‘charters’—our foot soldiers. Even the grasses, the stones, and the walls will vote Labour!”
He concluded by framing the 2026 council elections as a litmus test for the general elections in 2027, saying the Labour Party remains the only credible force to rescue Nigerians from hunger, hardship, and failed leadership.
The event ended on a high note, with supporters chanting in unison:
“Papa! Mama! Pikin! Labour Party! Forward ever!”
