- Labour Party confirms no automatic ticket for any candidate, including Peter Obi.
- All presidential and governorship positions will be decided through party primaries.
- Party leadership encourages reconciliation with Obi and other stakeholders.
- Internal democratic processes remain the cornerstone of Labour Party nominations.
The Labour Party has reiterated that Peter Obi, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, will not be automatically granted the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election. According to the party, all elective positions, including presidential, governorship, and chairmanship, will be contested through duly conducted primaries.
Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, spoke on Friday, emphasizing that the party remains committed to internal democracy and will strictly follow its constitution in determining candidates.
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“We have answered this question several times. The Labour Party has consistently said that tickets will be determined at the party’s convention. Every candidate must emerge through a democratically convened process,” Ifoh said.
He also addressed reconciliation efforts with Obi and other dissatisfied stakeholders, noting that the party remains open to dialogue despite ongoing disagreements between Obi and the Julius Abure-led leadership.
“I must clarify that Obi’s position in the Labour Party is his own decision to make. Nobody can speak for him. Whether he remains in the Labour Party or joins another party is up to him,” Ifoh added.
The Labour Party’s stance reflects its determination to maintain fairness, transparency, and accountability in candidate selection ahead of the 2027 elections.
