The Labour Party has officially approved multiple aspirants for various elective positions in Nasarawa State as the party gears up for the 2027 general elections primaries. This announcement was made public through a report issued by the party’s National Screening Committee, which covered governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly candidates.
According to the document released on May 23, 2026, the screening process was conducted strictly following the Labour Party’s constitution, electoral guidelines, and the rules governing the 2026 primary elections. The committee emphasized that every aspirant who underwent the screening was evaluated based on legal and democratic standards required for the party’s nomination process, and all were successfully cleared to participate in the upcoming primaries.
Among those cleared for the governorship race is Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi. Meanwhile, former Information Minister Labaran Maku received clearance to vie for the Nasarawa South Senatorial seat. For the House of Representatives, the committee approved Dr. Emmanuel Akolo, Jesse James Ayang, and Blanzon Adaamu Bako to contest in the primaries.
Additionally, thirteen aspirants were cleared for the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. They include Asilika Essla, Mohammed Ibrahim, Hon. Ashy David Maiyaki, Alexander Abashi Dauda, Gown Shedrack Awayima, Bala Umaru, Zamani Iliya Helima, Barr. Labani Emmanuel Nnengon, Madoki Margaret, Iyimoga Osoweshi Daniel, Jacob Omaku Attah, and Ipah Jonathan Afagher.
The committee commended the aspirants for their cooperation and dedication throughout the screening exercise, expressing confidence that they will conduct themselves peacefully during the party primaries. The report was signed by the committee’s chairman, Senator Nenadi E. Usman, PhD, and its secretary, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma.