2027 Presidency: Labour Party ratifies Chibuzo Okereke’s candidacy

The Labour Party has ratified Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

Recall that the Labour Party formally picked Okereke as its presidential candidate following a broad-based consensus among party members and stakeholders, which was affirmed in Abuja on 30th May, 2026.

Speaking during his ratification, Okereke asked Nigerians to believe again, stating that politics should not be the purpose of government, but instead governance should be the real purpose of government.

He said that leadership must focus on developing Nigerians, securing Nigerians, expanding socio-economic opportunities, restoring the dignity of the people, building trust among citizens, and investing in the Sustainable Development Goals. 

“We are convinced that when Nigerians prosper, Nigeria prospers,” he said, adding that “the people and governance must be made the front burner before politics.”

Speaking further, Chibuzo said that no Nigerian citizen should live as though there is no government

“Nigeria suffers not only from economic, security, and institutional challenges but also from a crisis of confidence. 

“The truth is that millions of Nigerians no longer believe in the promise of this land. Millions no longer believe that government can work, institutions can be trusted, merit can prevail 

“For too long, governance has focused on Nigeria as an abstract entity, classically described by the late political sage as a mere geographical expression, while neglecting the Nigerians whose lives give meaning to the nation.

“Our nation’s greatest asset is not its oil, land, minerals, or government buildings. Our greatest asset is our people and our population. The Nnigerian government and democracy must therefore deliver happiness to the people of Nigeria wherever they may be. Under our Presidency, this will be delivered.

“Nation-building through responsible government is not rocket science. When citizens are educated, healthy, secure, productive, and empowered, the nation prospers. Similarly, when citizens are neglected, divided, and excluded, the nation weakens.

“Our country is going through one of the most difficult periods since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Across the federation today, millions of citizens are burdened by rising costs of living, insecurity, high infant and maternal mortality, unemployment, declining purchasing power, infrastructure financing gaps, power and energy deficiencies, growing numbers of out-of-school children, struggling businesses and families, and declining public trust in government institutions.

“These are real problems, but they also present real opportunities for innovative solutions and investments.”

2027 Presidency: Labour Party ratifies Chibuzo Okereke’s candidacy