The Labour Party, LP, has announced that it will kick off its campaign in Jos, the Plateau State capital, as the tentative venue for the flag-off of its campaign. Sources say the Party leaders were impressed by the large following they believe the party and its candidate enjoy in the state.
This, added to the pride of place the state enjoys as a melting pot of a cross-section of Nigerians, informed the choice.
A source familiar with the workings of the party said: “It’s tentative but Jos is the likely venue. We are aware that the state governor, Simon Lalong, is the Director-General of his party’s campaign but our presence should not be an issue.
Every state should and would be open for every party to the campaign.”
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Arabambi Abayomi, said: “We will let you know when we decide on the venue and time for the flag-off. For now, we are working on the inauguration of our campaign council which by God’s grace, will take place this week.”