Labour Party 2027 presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, has unveiled his “Nigerians First! Believe Again!” agenda, promising to prioritise citizens’ welfare, strengthen national security, reform public institutions and rebuild confidence in government if elected president.
Speaking during his acceptance of the party’s presidential nomination, Okereke said his vision represents “a fundamental philosophical shift” in governance, arguing that governments should focus on developing citizens rather than merely preserving political power.
“Our Nigerians First Vision offers a fundamental philosophical shift in our theory of nationhood and focuses on developing Nigerians, securing Nigerians, expanding socio-economic opportunities, restoring the dignity of our people, building trust among citizens and investing in the Sustainable Development Goals. We are convinced that when Nigerians prosper, Nigeria prospers,” he said.
According to him, governance, rather than politics, would define his administration.
“Our Presidency will put People and Governance First before Politics. We understand that politics is not the purpose of government, governance is the real purpose of government. Nigerian citizens will become partners in nation-building rather than spectators,” he added.
Okereke affirmed that his administration would implement a “Nigerians First Great Reset National Recovery Blueprint” anchored on key priorities: national security and peace building, economic stabilisation, food security and productive growth, education, healthcare and human capital development, institutional reforms and good governance and national unity, social cohesion and physical discipline.
On security, he pledged to rebuild the armed forces and adopt what he described as a whole-of-society approach to restoring peace. “Our goal is clear, restore public confidence that
