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2027: More presidential, governorship candidates emerge from Labour Party

Candidates seeking political positions have overwhelmed the National Headquarters of the Labour Party in their attempts to meet the deadline.

Among notable candidates who obtained forms on Tuesday are Peter Agada, who acquired the Presidential Nomination Form, along with Gazo Jonathan Gbefwi, who is aspiring for the Nasarawa State Governorship seat.

Prince Chioma Chinwo, a gubernatorial candidate from Rivers State, is also among the contenders.

Philip Agbese is in the race for the Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwe Federal Constituency seat in Benue State.

Maj. Kenneth Obiabo Ehoche is competing for the Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency seat in Benue State, while Ishaya Timothy Yohanna is contesting for the Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency seat.

Labour Party spokesperson, Ken Eluma Asogwa, had earlier revealed that crowds of aspirants aiming to participate in the 2027 general elections had thronged the party’s National Secretariat to acquire nomination forms.

Among those who secured their forms on Tuesday, as noted by Asogwa, are Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, who is vying for the Imo East Senatorial District.

Others include Hassan Mamman Barguwa, who is pursuing the House of Representatives seat for Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency in Adamawa State; Hon Dennis Chibuzor Oshai, contesting for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State; Eric Edward, who is running for the State House of Assembly seat for Hong State Constituency in Adamawa State; and Mohammed Hayatu Atiku, competing for the State House of Assembly seat for Uba/Gaya State Constituency in Adamawa State, among various other aspirants.