The National Convention of the Labour Party has announced that Mr. Peter Obi, the party’s leader, will be the exclusive recipient of the 2027 presidential ticket.
In addition, the party has given Alex Oti, the governor of Abia State, the option to run for reelection under the party’s banner without restriction.
This decision was announced in a communiqué that was made public after the Wednesday’s National Convention in Nnewi, Anambra State.
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The re-elected National Chairman of the party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, both signed the document.
The communique read in part: “The Convention in session based on the antecedents of the Presidential candidate before, during, and after the 2023 General Election recommend that the 2027 Presidential ticket of the party be solely reserved for His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, the National leader of the party.
“Furthermore, the Convention in session reviewed ongoing development and performance of its Governor in Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti and pass a vote of confidence on him and recommend the 2027 Abia state Gubernatorial ticket of the party be reserved for His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti.”
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