- By Halimah Olamide
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party on Wednesday announced that it has reserved the presidential ticket of the party for 2027 for its candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi.
The party also said the same goes for the Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he decide to seek reelection on the party’s platform.
The decisions were contained in a Communique issued after the party’s National Convention, held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday.
It was signed by the re-elected National Chairman of the party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.
The communique read in part: “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.
“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.”
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