The Labour Party denies claims that it has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East. The party clarifies that its constitution does not support zoning and stresses the importance of forming alliances.
The Labour Party (LP) has clarified that it has not zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East. This follows comments attributed to the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, which were misconstrued.
In a statement issued by the LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party emphasized that as a national entity with widespread support across the country, zoning is not part of its strategy. The statement noted that Abure’s remarks were aimed at advising South-East members on the need to forge alliances with other regions to improve their chances of securing the presidency in 2027, rather than suggesting any form of zoning.
Ifoh drew comparisons to the Yoruba political bloc’s success in the past, highlighting the importance of strategic realignments. The LP spokesperson reaffirmed that the party’s constitution does not support zoning and that candidates must emerge through competitive, democratic processes.
In the 2023 elections, the LP made significant strides, winning seats across the North and Southern states. The party is committed to surpassing these achievements in future elections.
The statement also expressed regret over the media’s misinterpretation of the party’s position, stressing that the LP had been quoted out of context.
In the 2023 presidential race, the LP fielded former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its candidate, who finished as the runner-up behind Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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