Maku and Abbo join Labour Party, seek Senate and governorship tickets
Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, and ex-Senator Ishaku Abbo have picked up nomination forms from the Labour Party after leaving their previous parties. Both politicians are aiming for key positions in the upcoming general elections, with Maku targeting the Nasarawa North Senatorial District seat and Abbo seeking the governorship ticket in Adamawa State. Their move follows recent defections due to internal crises in their former parties. Other aspirants also obtained forms for various elective positions within the Labour Party.
What we know
- Labaran Maku and Ishaku Abbo obtained Labour Party nomination forms after defecting from their previous parties.
- Maku is running for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District seat, while Abbo is contesting for the Adamawa State governorship ticket.
- The politicians cited unresolved disputes and internal crises as reasons for leaving the Social Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress.
- Other aspirants, including Emmanuel Ben, Adamu Blanzou, Jesse Ayenajeh, and Chidiebere Anyanwu, also picked up forms for various positions.
- Both Maku and Abbo expressed confidence in the Labour Party’s prospects and praised the party's leadership and transparency.
