Labour Party clears ex-minister Maku and two others for presidential race
Labaran Maku, a former Minister of Information, along with two Labour Party presidential hopefuls, has been screened and cleared by the party. The two aspirants are Peter Agada, a former Director of Finance in the Obidient Movement, and Samuel Nwigwe, a London-based entrepreneur and oil mogul. The screening, held at the party headquarters in Abuja, attracted several other aspirants for various political offices. All three candidates expressed their commitment to the party’s ideology and shared their visions for Nigeria’s future.
Key takeaways
- Labaran Maku, Peter Agada, and Samuel Nwigwe were screened and cleared by the Labour Party ahead of the party’s May 30 primaries.
- Samuel Nwigwe emphasized adopting successful governance models from cities like London and Singapore, aiming to improve Nigeria’s security and economy.
- Peter Agada pledged to campaign intensively for the Labour Party’s 2027 presidential ticket and highlighted his long-standing political network.
- Agada acknowledged the party’s zoning arrangement to the South but said his ambition remains strong despite recent party crises.
- Labaran Maku promised to push for national reforms and a new constitution, stressing the need to address insecurity and unite Nigeria.
