Labour Party Names Okereke as 2027 Presidential Candidate

By John Alechenu

The Labour Party has officially announced Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

Okereke was selected after a wide-ranging consensus among party members and stakeholders, which was confirmed in Abuja on 30 May 2026, the party said in a statement.

The party described Okereke as a governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate with a strong reputation in public policy, legislative governance and institutional development.

He serves as President of ERGAF‑AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a policy and legislative research institution, and works as a legislative consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly.

Okereke is also a resident lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja, where he trains the next generation of public sector leaders and policy professionals.

A scholar, he holds a PhD in Legislative Governance Studies and master’s degrees in Public Administration and Legislative Studies, both earned with distinction. His expertise in governance, public accountability and national development has made him a regular analyst on national and international media platforms.

The Labour Party said Okereke’s commitment to youth empowerment, education and democratic reforms reflects the competent, accountable and transformational leadership Nigeria requires at this time.

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