The Labour Party, under the faction led by Nemadi Usman, has officially announced Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Saturday, May 30, in Abuja, following a broad-based consensus among party members and stakeholders.
According to a statement issued by Ken Asogwu, the Labour Party national publicity secretary, Okereke's candidature was affirmed without contest. Okereke, a resident lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja, is recognized for his contributions to developing the next generation of leaders and policy professionals in the public sector.
The party highlighted that Okereke's expertise in governance, public accountability, and national development has made him a respected commentator and analyst on international media platforms.
Governor Alex Otti Secures Labour Party Ticket for Abia
In a related development, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has secured the Labour Party's governorship ticket for the 2027 elections. The governor announced this in a statement on Sunday, May 31, which has sparked reactions from Nigerians.
Several supporters expressed their views on social media. Ikogwe Onyeka Kelvin congratulated the governor, stating that Abia electorates would have collectively written to INEC to save money for the 2027 governorship election, as Otti's victory is a foregone conclusion. Uchenna Nwokoro praised Otti as a beacon of hope in a land where people had long stopped believing. Peter, Chisom Okere noted that the primary counting followed a normal mathematical sequence, unlike some previous elections. Gideon O. called Otti the best governor in Nigeria and suggested he should be unopposed, while Precious Ikegwuonu promised to vote for him in 2027 as they did in the primary.
APC Denies Endorsing Alex Otti
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) denied claims that Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu endorsed Governor Otti's re-election bid. Uche Aguoru, the APC spokesperson in Abia, described the endorsement claim as misleading and malicious propaganda. The APC also condemned the partisan use of traditional rulers for political support in upcoming elections.
