The Labour Party Nigeria has formally zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region, ruling out any aspirant from the North.
The party’s acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, stating that the decision was final and non-negotiable.
According to her, “We have taken a firm decision that we will not field any aspirant from northern Nigeria.
“The ticket has been zoned to the South. Any northerner seeking to contest under our platform will not be accepted.”
Despite the clear zoning stance, Usman refrained from naming a preferred candidate, stressing that the party would allow a transparent and democratic primary process to determine its flagbearer.
“We cannot impose anyone. Whoever emerges will be the choice of party members through due process,” she added.
On internal party matters, she revealed that a court case challenging the dissolution of the party’s National Caretaker Committee had been dismissed for lacking merit, describing the ruling as a victory for truth.
Usman also hinted that the party might adjust the timetable for its upcoming congresses following a significant increase in membership, warning that sticking to the original schedule could disenfranchise new entrants.
Addressing security concerns, she confirmed that the party had petitioned the police over a recent attack on its office, expressing confidence that those responsible would be prosecuted.
She further encouraged members to embrace the party’s digital registration system, noting that manual registration would only be considered for individuals in remote areas without access to mobile technology.
