The Labour Party has dismissed reports claiming it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South East.
In a statement made available to News About Nigeria on Monday and signed by the national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party clarified that it has not reserved any position for a specific region or individual.
The National Chairman, Julius Abure, addressed South East members in Abuja on Saturday and urged the region to unite and collaborate with other groups to achieve its political goals.
He declared that the party remains open to all Nigerians, including those from the South East.
It cited its success in the 2023 elections, where it secured seats in both Northern and Southern states, and pledged to build on that achievement.
The party stressed that all candidates would be chosen through a democratic and competitive process, as its constitution does not support zoning.
The party expressed disappointment over what it described as a misinterpretation of its position by some media outlets.
“The party did not at any time said it has zoned the presidency or any of its positions in the coming election. The party was emphatic on its position that though, it made its platform available for the South East to pursue its political aspirations in the 2023 election, it will not close its doors to the zone if it chooses to work with the party in future elections”, the statement read in part.
However, it welcomed the public’s interest in the matter, viewing it as a sign of strong support for the party’s mission to strengthen democracy in Nigeria.
