Labour Party and ADP form alliance for upcoming elections
The Labour Party and the Action Democratic Party have started discussions to form a broad alliance for future elections. Prince Tony Akeni of Labour Party and Chinazam Ike of ADP say the collaboration aims to select consensus candidates and boost voter education and mobilisation. The alliance, called Ballot Alliance for Good Governance, is designed to prevent opposition vote splitting and promote better governance. The parties plan to test this model in upcoming elections and invite other parties to join.
What we know
- The Labour Party and Action Democratic Party are working together to adopt consensus candidates for future elections.
- The alliance will begin with the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election scheduled for February 21, 2026, and the Osun State governorship poll set for August 8, 2026.
- Prince Tony Akeni explained that the ballot alliance is different from a merger, allowing parties to keep their identities while supporting the strongest candidate.
- Chinazam Ike said youths will play a key role and that the alliance is open to all parties, including APC and PDP.
- The parties are planning a broader conference for the Ballot Alliance for Good Governance early next year.
