The leadership of the Labour Party has constituted a National Screening Committee to oversee the screening of aspirants ahead of the party’s nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the
party in Abuja on Friday, citing Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the
Labour Party Constitution and provisions of the Electoral Guidelines for the
2026 Primaries.
Nenadi Esther Usman will chair the committee. Members
include Mrs Oluchi Oparah, Comrade Mohammad Salisu, Pastor Mrs Martina Umana,
Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, Dr OluAyewoh, and Hon. Iheanacho Obioma,
who will serve as secretary.
The committee is mandated to screen aspirants seeking the
party’s tickets for the presidency, governorship, and National Assembly seats.
Its terms of reference cover screening in line with the Labour Party
constitution, the party’s 2026 Electoral Guidelines, the Electoral Act 2026,
INEC regulations, and the 1999 Constitution as amended.
It is also expected to verify the authenticity and
completeness of documents submitted by aspirants, ensure compliance with
statutory and party eligibility requirements, and recommend qualified
candidates for the primaries.
The panel is required to submit its report within the
timeline set in the party’s schedule of activities and timetable and carry out
any additional duties assigned by the national leadership.
The party urged members of the committee to discharge their
duties with integrity and in the overall interest of the party as preparations
for 2027 intensify.
The statement was jointly signed by national chairman Nenadi
Esther Usman and national secretary Hon. Iheanacho Obioma.
According to the timetable and schedule of activities of the
party for the 2027 general elections, the submission of filled nomination forms
and screening will commence on Monday, May 18th.
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