Labour Party Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket For Peter Obi, Abia Gov Ticket For Otti

The Labour Party has reserved its ticket for the 2027 presidential election for Peter Obi.

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, was the party’s presidential candidate in 2023. He came third in the election, losing to Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second in the poll.

This was disclosed in a communique issued at the end of the National Convention of the party held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Grand Seasons Hotel, Nnewi, Anambra State.

The communique 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.”

Similarly, the party also reserved its ticket for Governor Alex Otti of Abia State in the 2027 governorship election in the state.

“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,” it also reads.

This was announced by the Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Abure’s victory comes amid heavy criticism against his style of leadership.

The convention was attended by members of the National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, Peter Obi, National Leader, Deputy Governor Abia State, Labour Party Senators, House of Representatives Members, State House of Assembly Members, Labour Party Commissioners, Labour Party SA’s, PA’s, and Board Members Abia State, Party Delegates, Trade Union Congress, and journalists.