The Labour Party’s Julius Abure-led faction has officially selected its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general elections. On Saturday, during a primaries event in Abuja that also covered governorship and House of Representatives seats, the party announced Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, its National Youth Leader, as the candidate.
Deputy National Chairman Ayo Olorunfemi, representing National Chairman Julius Abure, made the formal declaration. Ahanotu, in his acceptance speech, emphasized his profound sense of duty and steadfast dedication to Nigeria’s advancement. He declared that he accepts the nomination with full responsibility and an unyielding commitment to the nation.
Highlighting the weight of the consensus behind him, Ahanotu pledged never to take the trust placed in him for granted. He vowed to collaborate with all candidates, leaders, and stakeholders nationwide to fortify party structures, enhance internal democracy, settle disputes, and revitalize the party. He called for unity, reconciliation, and collective effort among Labour Party members, stressing that strength lies in shared commitment to building a stronger party and a better Nigeria.
Ahanotu also reached out to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, urging him to be magnanimous in victory. He expressed his intention to engage Otti as the presidential candidate to reconcile the party, stating, ‘I believe in the more, the merrier.’ He noted that while Otti is governor of Abia, the party is a national platform with structures across the country, not just an Abia project. He expressed confidence that Otti would see the need to work together and invited all critical stakeholders to join hands for the party’s progress.