The Labour Party (LP) has confirmed that its 2027 presidential ticket will be zoned to southern Nigeria, ruling out aspirants from the North. This announcement was made by Nenadi Usman, National Chairperson of the Labour Party, during a recent interview, as the party prepares for the next general elections.
Usman also addressed a court case filed by some state chairmen challenging the distribution of the national caretaker committee, saying the Yagba High Court dismissed the suit for lacking merit. She explained that the court reviewed the credibility of the claimants and ruled in favor of truth and party integrity.
On the party congress scheduled for September 26, Usman revealed that the growing number of new members may require the date to be adjusted. She stressed that the decision would be made collectively to ensure internal democracy and fair participation, noting that the party prioritizes proper representation over sticking rigidly to dates.
Regarding presidential aspirants, Usman stated that the Labour Party does not actively solicit candidates. Interested aspirants must voluntarily choose to run under the LP platform, and the winner of the internal primaries will be the candidate. She emphasized that the zoning decision ensures the next presidential candidate will come from southern Nigeria.
When asked about former leaders such as Peter Obi, Usman said they have expressed no intention to return, and the party respects their decision. She also confirmed that a petition has been filed with the Nigerian Police regarding recent attacks on party members, assuring that perpetrators will be held accountable as a deterrent.
Usman’s statements reinforce the Labour Party’s commitment to internal democracy, regional zoning, and organizational growth as it positions itself for the 2027 elections, while maintaining credibility amid rising membership and legal scrutiny.
