Labour Party youth leaders say they are opening talks on a possible political alignment with Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporters of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The proposal is coming from the Labour Party youth wing, with discussions framed around supporting Tinubu’s re-election.
Multiple outlets report that the youth wing’s decision includes initiating engagement with APC structures and Tinubu-linked groups. One report says the mandate includes talks connected to “city boy” movement and Tinubu support groups. Another outlet similarly describes the youth leadership directing a specific representative to begin discussions with the APC and Tinubu.
While the outlets differ in wording and the names of associated groups, they converge on the same core points: Labour Party youth leadership is discussing alignment with the ruling party and Tinubu camp as 2027 approaches, rather than operating as an isolated youth faction. The reports present the matter as an ongoing process of consultation and negotiation, not a final endorsement at this stage.
