The Labour Party’s National Convention has declared that its 2027 presidential ticket will be reserved for its leader, Mr. Peter Obi.
Additionally, the party has granted a right of first refusal to Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he opt for reelection under the party’s banner.
This decision was communicated in a Communique released following the 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 communique read in part: “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.”