Labour Party presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, has said that the choice of Hajja Bintu Konto as his running mate for the 2027 election was motivated exclusively by her competence and the national interest.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Okereke described Konto’s nomination, which was approved by the party’s leadership, as “another defining moment” in the party’s endeavor to establish a “Nigerians First” government.
He said, “Today signifies another pivotal moment in our shared journey towards creating a Nigeria that serves its citizens. It is with gratitude to God and a sense of responsibility that I extend my congratulations to Hajja Bintu Konto as my Vice Presidential Candidate.”
The LP Presidential candidate emphasized that the decision was driven by a singular consideration—“the best interests of Nigeria and Nigerians.” He further noted that this aligns with the Labour Party’s dedication to competence, integrity, inclusion, and transformational
