By Adesina Soyooye
Impressed by the leadership qualities of its National Leader Governor Alex Otti, and his sterling performance in Abia State, the Labour Party has offered him free Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. He has been asked not to pay a kobo for the forms. Otti is the only Governor under tye banner of the LP. But he has performed so well that 2027 is looking like a no-contest between the Governor and others.
The Party made the free offer to the Governor just as it pegged the amount of money it’s Presidential Candidate will pay at N50 million for both the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
The LP has, also made public its timetable and schedule of activities for its 2026 primary elections in readiness for the 2027 general polls.
A statement on Sunday, by Ken Asogwa, the Party’s National Publicity Secretary said that the schedule aligns with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
According to Asogwa, Otti would receive both the expression of interest and nomination forms for free.
The timetable stated that the sale of nomination forms will begin on May 6 and end on May 16, and their submission scheduled for between May 17 to May 18.
A breakdown shows that House of Assembly aspirants will pay ₦3 million, House of Representatives ₦5 million, Senate ₦10 million, and governorship ₦25 million.
It said: “For the presidential race, aspirants are to pay ₦10 million for the expression of interest form and ₦40 million for the nomination form, bringing the total to ₦50 million.
“The party has, however, approved concessions for women, youths aged 25 to 30, and persons living with disabilities, who are only required to pay for the expression of interest forms across all categories.
“Please note that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, will receive both his expression of interest and nomination forms free of charge, in recognition of his performance in office and contributions to the party’s image,” Asogwa stated.
The party fixed May 20 for the screening of House of Assembly and governorship aspirants, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will be screened on May 22. Screening results are expected to be published on May 23.
“Appeals and petitions will hold on May 24 for state-level positions and May 25 for National Assembly and presidential aspirants, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 26.
“Primaries for House of Assembly and governorship positions are scheduled for May 27, while those for National Assembly and presidential aspirants will take place on May 29.”
The LP urged prospective aspirants who are yet to register as members to take advantage of its ongoing e-registration.
This will close midnight on May 4, just before the deadline for the submission of its membership register to the INEC.
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