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Abure Speaks on Why Labour Party Zoned 2027 Presidential Ticket to S’East

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Feb 17, 2025.

Abure vowed that the party has no anointed candidate and assured the aspirants that the primaries will be credible, free and fair.
According to him, the coming election in the Federal Capital Territory will be between the Labour Party and ‘others.’

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, reiterated the party’s commitment to backing Ndigbo in their pursuit of the Nigerian presidency in 2027, Eko Hot Blog reports.

During a rally organized by LP members from the South-East, Abure emphasized that the party would not impose candidates on its members, urging zonal leaders to prioritize unity and collaboration with other regions to secure victory in the upcoming presidential election.

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“Before the 2023 general election, I used to believe erroneously that South East people were not united. But when Peter Obi joined the party, and I had the privilege of campaigning for him across Nigeria, I discovered that the Igbos are the most united, industrious, hardworking and fearless.

“That is why today, I have no regrets that despite all odds, we zoned the presidential ticket of our party to South East. We powerfully and courageously did that in the 2023 general election. But I think that the Igbos must also go back to the drawing board.

Abure Speaks on Why LP Zoned 2027 Presidential Ticket to S'East
“The Igbos need more realignment with the other sections of the country.

I also think that they should be strong, firm and united with leadership. I want to assure you that the Labour Party is still ready and available to support Ndigbo to realise the ambition of ruling the country in future.”

Continuing, Abure vowed that the party has no anointed candidate and assured the aspirants that the primaries will be credible, free and fair.

According to him, the coming election in the Federal Capital Territory will be between the Labour Party and ‘others.’