The Labour Party (LP) has reaffirmed its confidence in the Okereke-Konto presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday following an interactive session with the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Hajja Konto, in Abuja.
LP National Chairman, Sen. Nenadi Usman, said Konto’s nomination reflected the party’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice in Nigeria’s democratic process.
According to her, the choice aligns with the party’s “Mama, Papa, Pikin” philosophy, which promotes equal opportunities and inclusive leadership.
Usman said the Labour Party remains the only major political party fielding a woman as vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
She expressed confidence that Konto’s professional accomplishments and humanitarian experience would strengthen governance if elected alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke.
The chairman also commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti, describing him as the party’s model of people-oriented governance through his administration’s social welfare initiatives.
She urged Nigerians to support the Labour Party in future elections, saying developments in Abia State demonstrated the party’s capacity to deliver democratic dividends.
Okereke welcomed Konto as his running mate, describing her as humble, dependable and experienced.
He stressed that women play an indispensable role in national development and should not be excluded from governance.
According to him, excluding women from leadership is comparable to attempting to clap with one hand, considering their contributions to national growth.
Okereke praised Konto’s achievements in development and public health, expressing confidence that their combined experience would drive national renewal if elected.
He also lauded Usman’s leadership, describing her as instrumental to Konto’s emergence and a source of inspiration for women seeking greater political participation.
Konto thanked the party leadership for the confidence reposed in her and commended Usman for her dedication to justice, fairness and national service.
She pledged to serve diligently if elected and recalled her humanitarian efforts in supporting victims of Boko Haram insurgency despite losing her husband during the conflict.
Konto said her humanitarian experience would help address Nigeria’s security challenges and maintained that the Labour Party offered a clear vision for rebuilding the country.
According to the party, the session highlighted its unity and determination to present competent, compassionate and transformational leadership in the 2027 general election.
