Labour Party has denied the news making the rounds that it has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South East.
This is contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of Party, Obiora Ifoh in Abuja.
The statement stresses that the party has not and will not zone any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual.
“2027: Labour Party still available for Ndigbo to realise presidency, Abure, the party did not at any time said it has zoned the presidency or any of its positions in the coming election” Ifoh states
“The party was emphatic on its position that though, it made its platform available for the South East to pursue its political aspirations in the 2023 election, it will not close its doors to the zone if it chooses to work with the party in future elections” he notes
According to the statement, the National Chairman, Julius Abure on Saturday while speaking at a gathering of South East members of the party in FCT only advised that Ndigbo can still achieve the presidency if they are more united and are able to reach out to other groups, and that the Labour Party is a veritable platform for their aspiration.
“Labour Party is a national party and has large followership across the country and therefore the issue of zoning does not arise” he emphasizes.
“In 2023 general elections, the party won seats in the North and across the southern states and we are working hard to surpass that achievement in future elections. Candidates of every position must emerge through highly competitive and democratic processes as the party constitution does not permit zoning” the NPS notes.
“We therefore regret the misinterpretation of the party’s noble intention by a section of the media. Our party was quoted out of context” Ifoh states.
By Georgina Humphrey
