The Labour Party’s National Convention has decided to reserve its 2027 Presidential ticket for the party’s prominent leader, Mr. Peter Obi.
Simultaneously, the party has granted an automatic right of first refusal to Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he opt to seek reelection under the party’s banner.
As reported by Vanguard, the announcement came following the conclusion of the National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, as detailed in a communique signed by the re-elected National Chairman, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.
Recall that MUK TV earlier reported that Abure had secured his reelection as tha Labour Party’s National Chairman despite oppositions from the protesting members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
“The Convention in session based on the antecedents of the Presidential candidate before, during and after the 2023 General Election recommend that the 2027 Presidential ticket of the party be solely reserved for His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, the National leader of the party.
“Furthermore, the Convention in session reviewed ongoing development and performance of its Governor in Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti and pass a vote of confidence on him and recommend the 2027 Abia state Gubernatorial ticket of the party be reserved for His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti,” the communique partly reads.
