The Labour Party has announced that its 2027 presidential ticket will no longer be reserved for its former candidate, Peter Obi, and that the second-term governorship ticket for Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, will be open to other aspirants.
Party National Chairman Julius Abure made the announcement after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, reversing earlier decisions from the party's national convention. Abure clarified that all party tickets, from the presidency to state assemblies, are now open to qualified Nigerians.
Abure also criticized Abia Governor Alex Otti for convening a stakeholders' meeting that led to the creation of a caretaker committee, calling it illegal and a violation of the party's constitution. He emphasized that only the National Secretary, with the National Chairman's approval, has the authority to call such meetings.
In response to recent financial allegations, Abure clarified that the Labour Party was not involved in managing funds for the 2023 presidential campaign, noting that Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo were the account signatories responsible for payments.
The party has set up a disciplinary committee to address the actions of members who participated in the unauthorized meeting. Abure reaffirmed the party’s commitment to building a strong and unified organization that represents the interests of all Nigerians.
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