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Labour Party inaugurates screening committee for 2027 primaries
The leadership of the Labour Party has inaugurated a National Screening Committee to supervise the screening of aspirants ahead of the party’s nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections.
The party disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, noting that the move was in line with Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the Labour Party Constitution, as well as provisions contained in the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 Primaries.
According to the statement, Nenadi Esther Usman will serve as chairman of the committee.
Other members of the panel are Oluchi Oparah, Mohammad Salisu, Martina Umana, Deborah Yusuf, Chibuzo Okereke, OluAyewoh, while Iheanacho Obioma will serve as secretary of the committee.
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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