Otti calls for unity as Labour Party confirms candidates
Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has urged members of the Labour Party to reconcile and unite after the party’s nationwide primary elections. Speaking at the National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, he emphasized that internal divisions could harm the party’s prospects in the 2027 General Elections. The party ratified 1,211 candidates for various elective positions, including Dr Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate. Party leaders stressed the importance of working together and moving beyond primary contests.
Key takeaways
- Alex Otti called for unity and reconciliation within the Labour Party, warning against internal divisions.
- The party ratified 1,211 candidates for different positions, with Dr Chibuzo Okereke confirmed as the presidential candidate.
- The National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, appealed to aggrieved members to set aside grievances and work for the party’s growth.
- The primaries were conducted on May 30 across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
- Chibuzo Okereke accepted his nomination and introduced his “Nigerians First” agenda, focusing on citizens and human development.
