In a major political realignment, the Labour Party (LP) in Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has collapsed its structures into the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
The defection, which took place in Chikun Local Government Area, saw several executive members of the Labour Party—from the ward to the local government levels—resign their membership and officially join the YPP.
Receiving the decampees, the National Organizing Secretary of YPP, Williams Moses, alongside the State Chairman, Mallam Mikailu Abubakar, commended the move, describing it as a significant step toward building a credible political alternative in Kaduna State.
Moses noted that the decision of the former LP members was inspired by their desire to serve their communities more effectively under a platform committed to accountability, unity, and people-oriented governance.
He urged residents of Kaduna State to embrace the YPP as a credible vehicle for change and national renewal.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, the former LP Chairman in Chikun, Hon. Yerima Ahmed, said the decision to join YPP was voluntary and driven by shared values rather than internal crisis.
“Chikun is the centre of politics in Kaduna State,” Ahmed stated. “Our move to YPP represents a new beginning for both the old and young. We believe in a party that upholds equity, unity, and progress.”
He added that the YPP’s ideology aligns with their collective vision for a more inclusive and accountable political future for Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.
Meanwhile, former LP governorship aspirant in Edo State, Ernest Abegbe, has announced his resignation from the party. Abegbe, who contested in the 2024 LP governorship primary election, made his decision public in a statement personally signed.
The letter was addressed to the party leadership and his supporters across the state. He explained that his resignation followed extensive consultations with his family, supporters, political associates, and stakeholders across the 18 local government areas of Edo State.
He cited the lingering internal crisis within the Labour Party as a major factor influencing his decision.
According to Abegbe, the move became “urgently expedient” to enable him to pursue his political ideals and vision for a better Edo State and Nigeria at large.
The financial expert, economist, and educationist, who has decades of experience in both the public and private sectors, expressed gratitude to the party leadership for the platform and opportunities provided during his time in the party.
