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FULL LIST: Labour Party Abia Concludes Peaceful Primaries, Affirms Alex Otti, Abaribe, Bourdex, Nwokocha, Others for 2027 Elections
FULL LIST: Labour Party Abia Concludes Peaceful Primaries, Affirms Alex Otti, Abaribe, Bourdex, Nwokocha, Others for 2027 Elections
The Labour Party in Abia State has successfully concluded its primary elections across the state’s 184 political wards, affirming Governor Alex Otti and other key political figures as candidates for the 2027 general elections.
The party announced that the exercise, conducted simultaneously across the 17 Local Government Areas and 24 State Constituencies, was peaceful, transparent, orderly, and completely hitch-free.
According to a statement signed by the Abia State Labour Party Publicity Secretary, Iroegbu Emenike, the primaries were conducted in strict compliance with the Electoral Act and the Labour Party guidelines, utilizing the party’s consensus and affirmation provisions.
Alex Otti Emerges Labour Party Governorship Candidate
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Following the affirmation process, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, was officially affirmed as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Abia State.
The party described the process as a demonstration of internal democracy, unity, and maturity among members and stakeholders.
Labour Party Senatorial Candidates for 2027
The party also affirmed its senatorial candidates across the three senatorial districts in Abia State:
- Abia South Senatorial District – Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
- Abia Central Senatorial District – Senator Darlington Nwokocha
- Abia North Senatorial District – Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex
House of Representatives Candidates
The Labour Party further unveiled its candidates for the House of Representatives seats:
- Isuikwuato/Umunneochi – Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah
- Arochukwu/Ohafia – Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa
- Bende – Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso
- Ikwuano/Umuahia – Hon. Obinna Aguocha
- Isiala Ngwa North/South – Hon. Ginger Onwusibe
- Aba North/South – Hon. Alex Ifeanyi Mascot Ikwechegh
- Osisioma/Ugwunagbo/Obingwa – Okezie Chiemela Wambu
- Ukwa East/West – Nwoke Adigwe
Labour Party Presents House of Assembly Candidates
The party also affirmed candidates for all 24 State House of Assembly constituencies, including Rt. Hon. Emma Emeruwa (Aba South), Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini (Umuahia East), Hon. Uchenna Okoro (Arochukwu), Hon. Chinasa Anthony (Umuahia Central), and Hon. Ume Mathias (Umunneochi), among others.
Labour Party Praises Peaceful Electoral Process
The party expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primaries, noting that the exercise showcased how democratic processes can be conducted peacefully without violence, rancor, or division.
According to the statement, the successful primaries reflected the collective will of party members and demonstrated the Labour Party’s commitment to unity, consensus-building, and internal democracy.
The party contrasted its peaceful exercise with the challenges reportedly experienced by some other political parties during their recent primaries in the state.
Labour Party Targets Victory in Abia 2027 Elections
The Labour Party called on members, supporters, stakeholders, and residents of Abia State to remain united as preparations begin for the 2027 general elections.
The party also appreciated the National Working Committee, State Working Committee, party leaders, aspirants, security agencies, INEC officials, ward executives, and members whose contributions ensured the success of the exercise.
With the successful conclusion of the primaries, the Labour Party says it is confident of securing another electoral victory in Abia State in 2027.
