Labour Party reaffirms confidence in presidential candidate, running mate

The Labour Party has reaffirmed its confidence in the presidential ticket of Dr. Chibuzo Sunday Okereke and Hajja Bintu Konto.

In an interactive session the party also expressed confidence in Abuja the National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, expressed profound satisfaction with the choice of Hajja Bintu Konto as the Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate.

Senator Usman described her nomination as a reflection of the Labour Party’s enduring commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.

According to Senator Usman, the choice of Hajja Konto perfectly aligns with the Party’s enduring philosophy of “Mama, Papa, Pikin,” which embodies the humane character and inclusive ideals of the Labour Party.

She noted that by presenting a woman as its Vice Presidential candidate, the Labour Party had once again demonstrated its unwavering belief in equal opportunity and social justice, standing out as the only party in the 2027 presidential race to accord women such a strategic and prominent place on its presidential ticket.

The National Chairman expressed confidence that Hajia Konto’s intimidating credentials, sterling professional accomplishments and extensive humanitarian experience would greatly enrich governance when she and the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Sunday Okereke, assumed office in 2027.

Senator Usman also used the occasion to extol the exemplary leadership of the Governor of Abia state, Dr. Alex Otti, whom she described as the poster child of the Labour Party and a shining example of democratic governance in Nigeria.

She particularly commended the recently enacted social welfare legislation in Abia state aimed at providing support for senior citizens, describing it as a practical demonstration of people-oriented governance.

She urged Nigerians and states desirous of experiencing similar dividends of democracy to embrace and vote for the Labour Party in future elections, noting that the transformation taking place in Abia state was a clear testament to what Labour Party governments can deliver.