In a pivotal decision, the Labour Party’s apex decision-making body, the National Convention, has declared its endorsement of Peter Obi as the party’s candidate for leadership in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Simultaneously, the party has extended a right of first refusal to Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, granting him precedence should he opt to pursue reelection on the Labour Party’s platform.
This precedent means that Governor Oti will be afforded the initial opportunity to accept or decline the party’s gubernatorial ticket before it is made available to other contenders.
The announcement of this resolution was made via a communiqué issued by the party subsequent to its National Convention, convened in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday.
The communiqué, jointly signed by the party’s re-elected National Chairman, Comrade Julius Abure, and its National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.
The communique partly reads: “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.”
