The National Convention of the Labour Party has recently revealed that it has secured a spot for Mr. Peter Obi, the party’s leader, for the upcoming 2027 election.
Additionally, the party also revealed that Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, would have the opportunity to seek reelection on the party’s platform with a right of first refusal.
The decision was announced in a Communique released following the party’s National Convention, which took place in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday.
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The document was signed by the party’s re-elected National Chairman, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.
The statement stated: “The Convention, taking into account the track record of the Presidential candidate before, during, and after the 2023 General Election, suggests that the party’s 2027 Presidential ticket be exclusively 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.”
