The Liberal, Progressive and Patriotic Members’ Congress (LPPMC), a political interest group, has declared its readiness to challenge Nigeria’s political establishment ahead of the 2027 general elections, unveiling an ambitious mobilization strategy and calling for a broad coalition to rescue the country from what it describes as failed leadership.
Speaking at the National Working Committee and Interactive Meeting of the group held in Abuja on Wednesday, the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Kingsley Okundaye, said the LPPMC, which rebranded from the former Liberal Party Patriotic Members’ Congress, has grown into a formidable force with over 5,000 registered members in just two years.
“This is where the revolution becomes tangible, he said, noting that the LPPMC is in active alliance with the Nigeria Labour Congress and is building bridges with the Labour Party under Senator Nenadi Usman, the African Democratic Congress, and other progressive entities toward forming a viable coalition.
“We are not a political party but a political force for national redemption. Our mission is to reclaim our democracy and restore dignity to the Nigerian people.
“We will own our story, control our narrative, and demand electoral integrity,” he said.
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Okundaye, a mobilizer in Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign, reaffirmed the LPPMC’s commitment to economic revitalization, local production, and good governance.
Responding to questions about opposition coalitions forming just six months into the current administration without patience to even understand the direction of the new administration, Okundaye defended the early moves as both necessary and timely.
“They were being proactive, and events have proven them right. It is time to strengthen those coalitions and ensure that the next government works for the people.”
The LPPMC, he stressed, will continue to mobilize citizens and collaborate with like-minded organizations to drive meaningful political change.
“We will be the people’s voice, especially the less privileged. We will ensure that leadership is accountable, and that our policies work not just in theory, but in practice.”
The Abuja meeting, which drew zonal coordinators, state executives, and grassroots leaders, was described as a strategic turning point aimed at physically unifying the LPPMC’s leadership structure and expanding its grassroots base.
Among the key resolutions was the launch of the Ward Project, which targets community-level political education, recruitment of coalition allies, and distribution of membership cards across all 36 states by October.
Okundaye also tasked zonal leaders with activating a monthly fundraising scheme, urging each member to contribute at least ₦5,000. “Freedom isn’t free. Every executive must commit,” he said.
Echoing similar concerns, Mr. Folu Bademosi, the Deputy National Coordinator of LPPMC, described the group as a leadership recruitment platform aimed at uniting Nigerians to drive a shift toward inclusive governance.
“We’re building a nationwide movement of Nigerians from all walks of life leaders in their own spaces, who will work together to change the narrative of our country.
“Leadership is about influence, and every Nigerian has a role to play,” he explained.
Bademosi emphasized that the group’s sole focus is on urgent interventions in three critical areas of food security, housing and employment.
Describing the nation’s current inability to feed itself as unacceptable, given Nigeria’s vast landmass and agricultural potential, he said, “With the resources at our disposal, we should be food exporters, not beggars. We need to return to the days when agriculture was the mainstay of our economy, cocoa, palm oil, groundnut pyramids.
“Those were sources of national pride and economic strength.”
As an architect, Bademosi said the group is committed to advancing housing reforms, including a goal to provide one million affordable housing units by 2030.
“Home ownership should not be a luxury. It is achievable, and we are working on making that a reality,” he said.
On employment as another critical area of the group’s focus, Bademosi argued that mass job creation and financial discipline are key to poverty reduction, saying, “People should be empowered to work, save, invest, and give back. That is how you build a prosperous society. Wealth should be distributed, not hoarded.”