A chieftain of the Labour Party in Osun State, Gideon Aloba, has called for urgent reconciliation within the party, warning that the ongoing internal crisis could damage its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Aloba, who contested for the House of Representatives under the Labour Party in 2023, expressed concern over the growing factional divisions within the party.

According to him, the deepening disagreements among party stakeholders are creating uncertainty for members who have invested their time and energy in building the political platform.

He explained that loyal party members exist on both sides of the dispute and cautioned against taking sides in what he described as a disagreement within one political family.

The Labour Party chieftain stressed that internal unity is essential for the party’s survival and future electoral success.

Aloba urged party leaders to prioritise reconciliation, dialogue, and compromise to resolve the conflict.

He emphasised that political parties thrive on cooperation and collective strength, adding that unity is critical in a system where electoral victory largely depends on numbers.

He also warned that relying on court victories would not provide a lasting solution to the crisis. According to him, continued legal battles could further weaken the Labour Party at a time when many Nigerians are looking to the party as a credible political alternative.

The Osun politician cited the party’s absence from the final list of gubernatorial candidates in Osun State as a clear consequence of the internal disputes.

He described the development as a serious warning sign that the party must address urgently.

Aloba further cautioned that if the crisis continues, credible political actors and stakeholders may begin to seek alternative platforms for their ambitions, a situation that could weaken the party’s national influence.

To address the problem, he proposed the creation of a high-powered reconciliation committee led by the national secretaries of the rival factions, Darlington Nwokocha and Umar Farouk.

He suggested that the committee should produce a reconciliation plan within two weeks, focusing on equitable sharing of party offices, withdrawal of pending court cases, and restoring unity within the Labour Party before the 2027 elections.