The Labour Party has reaffirmed its confidence in its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, saying the nomination of its vice presidential candidate, Bintu Konto, reflects the party’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.
The party made the declaration on Tuesday during an interactive session between its national leadership and Ms Konto at its National Secretariat in Abuja.
According to a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, the meeting brought together the National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, the party’s presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, and other leaders who used the occasion to express confidence in the Okereke-Konto ticket.
Speaking during the session, Mrs Usman said the emergence of Mrs Konto as the party’s vice presidential candidate was consistent with the Labour Party’s philosophy of “Mama, Papa, Pikin,” which she said reflects its inclusive ideals and people-centred approach to governance.
She said, “By presenting a woman as its vice presidential candidate, the Labour Party has once again demonstrated its unwavering belief in equal opportunity and social justice, standing out as the only major political party in the 2027 presidential race to accord women such a strategic and prominent place on its presidential ticket.”
