The Labour Party (LP) was once a minor footnote in Nigeria’s political narrative; a party created for workers, civil society, and progressive voices but largely overlooked in national elections.
However, that is all changing in 2022, with the candidacy of Peter Obi causing the LP to surge into the mainstream, energising millions of young Nigerians…
Formed: 2002 (formerly Party for Social Democracy – PSD) Ideology: Centre-left to Far-left; Social Democracy
The Labour Party (LP) was officially formed in 2002, evolving from the Party for Social Democracy (PSD). It is heavily grounded in socialist principles, emphasising social justice, equal opportunities, and people-centred development.
For many years, LP remained on the fringe…


