The Labour Party has continued to record a significant surge in the sale of nomination forms as prominent political figures and aspiring lawmakers stormed the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja to obtain forms for the 2027 general elections.
Among the top aspirants who purchased nomination forms is Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, who is vying for the Imo East Senatorial District seat under the Labour Party platform.
Also among those who joined the growing list of aspirants is Hon. Hassan Mamman Barguwa, a former member of the House of Representatives, who is seeking a return to the National Assembly to represent the Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency in Adamawa State.
Other aspirants who obtained nomination forms include Hon. Dennis Chibuzor Oshai, contesting for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency seat in Delta State; Hon. Eric Edward, who is vying for the Hong State Constituency seat in Adamawa State; and Mohammed Hayatu Atiku, who is seeking election into the Uba/Gaya State Constituency seat.
Speaking after purchasing his nomination form, Hon. Hassan Mamman Barguwa commended the Labour Party for what he described as a smooth and transparent process. He said the exercise was well organized and easy for aspirants across different states.
Barguwa further expressed confidence in the growing strength of the Labour Party, particularly in the North-East, adding that the party is gaining increasing acceptance among voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to the party, the turnout of aspirants at its National Secretariat in Abuja remained impressive as of the time of filing this report, with more contenders still arriving to secure nomination forms for various elective positions.
The Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the enthusiasm reflects the party’s rising political profile ahead of the next general elections.
The party’s nomination exercise is expected to continue as more aspirants declare interest in contesting under its platform across the country.
