The Labour Party (LP) has officially announced the schedule for its primary elections leading up to the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, detailed the timeline and fee structure for aspirants.
According to the announcement, the combined cost for the presidential expression of interest and nomination forms has been set at N50 million. Specifically, aspirants must pay N10 million for the expression of interest form and N40 million for the nomination form.
The party has made provisions for women, youths aged 25 to 30, and persons with disabilities, who are only required to pay for the expression of interest forms across all categories. Additionally, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, who serves as the party’s National Leader, will receive both forms free of charge, a gesture recognizing his performance and contributions.
The sale of nomination forms is scheduled from May 6 to May 16, with submission of completed forms taking place on May 17 and 18. The fees for other positions are as follows: House of Assembly aspirants will pay N3 million, House of Representatives aspirants N5 million, Senate aspirants N10 million, and governorship aspirants N25 million.
Screening for House of Assembly and governorship aspirants is set for May 20, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will be screened on May 22. Results will be published on May 23. Appeals and petitions for state-level positions will be heard on May 24, and for National Assembly and presidential aspirants on May 25, with the final list of cleared aspirants 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 be held on May 29. The party also urged prospective aspirants to complete their e-registration by midnight on May 4, ahead of the submission of the membership register to INEC.