The National Leadership of the Labour Party says it is pleased to formally unveil Hajja Bintu Konto as the Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate for the 2027 Presidential Election, to run alongside the party Presidential Candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, on the Party ticket.
Ken Eluma Asogwa, National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party in a statement in Abuja said the party decision followed extensive consultations across critical stakeholders of the Party and reflects the unwavering commitment to presenting Nigerians with a ticket that embodies competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism and proven capacity for public service.
Hajja Bintu Konto is a distinguished public health expert, humanitarian leader and development practitioner whose professional career spans over three decades of dedicated service in healthcare delivery, community development, humanitarian intervention and stakeholder engagement. Her impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her widespread respect as a bridge-builder, consensus mobiliser and compassionate leader.
Following a distinguished career with Catholic Relief Services, from which she has since retired, Hajja Konto served in several strategic leadership capacities, including as Community and Government Liaison Program Officer. Throughout her career, she led high-level engagement with governments, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and local communities in advancing health, nutrition, WASH and humanitarian programmes.
