Dr. Chibuzo Okereke has officially been picked by the Labour Party as its Presidential candidate for the 2027 Presidential Election.
Okereke, according to a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Ken Eluma Asogwa, emerged following a broad-based consensus among party members and stakeholders which was affirmed in Abuja on 30th May, 2026.
Asogwa, in the statement stated that: “A distinguished governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate, Dr. Okereke has built an impressive reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on public policy, legislative governance and institutional development.
“Dr. Okereke is the President of ERGAF-AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a foremost policy and legislative research institution, and serves as Legislative Consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly. He is also a Resident Lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration, Miva Open University, Abuja, where he contributes to the development of the next generation of public sector leaders and policy professionals.
“A highly accomplished scholar, Dr. Okereke 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 respected analyst and commentator on major national and international media platforms.
“Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Okereke has remained committed to nation-building through youth empowerment, educational advancement and democratic reforms. His leadership, intellectual depth and proven commitment to good governance embody the vision of competent, accountable and transformational leadership that Nigeria urgently requires at this critical moment.”
Labour Party earned a commendable third position in the Presidential Election of 2023. Its candidate at the time was Mr Peter Obi, now the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
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