New development emerges as Labour Party begins 2027 preparations

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The Labour Party has constituted an eight-man committee for the screening of aspirants seeking various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This was contained in a special public announcement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, and National Secretary, Iheanacho Obioma, and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja.

The notice stated that the committee was constituted pursuant to Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d) and 27 of the party’s constitution, as well as the provisions of the electoral guidelines for the 2026 primaries.

The notice named Usman as chairman of the screening committee, with members including Mrs Oluchi Okpara, Mohammed Salisu, Mrs Martina Umana, Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Chibuzo Okereke and Dr Olu Ayewo, while Obioma will serve as secretary.

The committee was mandated to oversee the screening of the party’s aspirants for nomination primaries into presidential, governorship and National Assembly positions, as well as recommend qualified candidates.

The committee’s terms of reference also include screening aspirants in line with the party’s constitution, its 2026 electoral guidelines and the Electoral Act 2026.

The notice added that the committee should be guided by the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission and the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

The screening committee is also expected to verify the authenticity and completeness of documents submitted by aspirants and ensure compliance with statutory and party eligibility requirements.

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