Emerging from its National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) has made a decisive move regarding its 2027 presidential ticket.
According to a Communiqué issued after the convention, the party reserved the presidential ticket for its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and offered Governor Otti of Abia State the right of first refusal.
The decision was signed by the re-elected National Chairman of the Party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.
By reserving the ticket for Peter Obi, the Party said it aims to position itself for a strong and competitive showing in the 2027 polls.
Mr Peter, a seasoned politician and former Governor of Anambra State, brings a wealth of experience and political acumen to the table, a
according to the party.
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The party also said Governor Otti’s potential candidacy adds depth and diversity to the party’s electoral strategy, potentially broadening its appeal to voters nationwide.
[…] we are not going to accept that. We in the Lamidi Apapa group are not lawbreakers like those who supported Abure in disobeying the court order. I have said this several times on […]