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
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