- the party has taken a firm position on zoning and will not consider aspirants from northern
- She emphasized that only candidates from the South will be eligible to contest
- The announcement signals the party’s strategic direction ahead of the next election cycle
The Labour Party has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections will be reserved for candidates from the southern part of the country.
Eko Hot Blog reports that acting National Chairperson Nenadi Usman disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja.
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According to her, the party has taken a firm position on zoning and will not consider aspirants from northern Nigeria for the presidential race. She emphasized that only candidates from the South will be eligible to contest under the party’s platform in 2027.
The announcement signals the party’s strategic direction ahead of the next election cycle, as it moves to align its internal decisions with regional considerations.
Further details are expected.
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