Labour Party announces candidates for upcoming by-elections
Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information, and ex-diplomat Simon Eze have been selected as candidates by the Labour Party for the upcoming by-elections. The party finalized its primaries, producing six candidates for vacant legislative seats across Nigeria. The selection process was described as peaceful and transparent, with consensus arrangements in place for some positions. The Labour Party urged supporters to rally behind its candidates in the forthcoming polls.
Key takeaways
- The Labour Party concluded its primaries ahead of the June 20, 2026 by-elections, producing six candidates.
- Labaran Maku was chosen as the candidate for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Simon Eze for Enugu North Senatorial District.
- Other candidates include Sam Kinanee (Rivers South-East), Ige Asemudara (Ondo South), Abubakar Muhammad (Dawaki Kudu/Warawa), and Muhammad Galadima (Zuru).
- The vacancies resulted from the deaths of lawmakers, including Senator Okey Ezea (November 18, 2025), Senator Godiya Akwashiki (December 31, 2025), and Senator Barinada Mpigi (February 18, 2026).
- The party praised INEC for its professionalism in monitoring the primaries and called for support for its candidates in the June 20, 2026 by-elections.
