Labour Party elects N’Assembly candidates in Anambra

The Labour Party in Nigeria's Anambra State has finalized its candidate selections for the 2027 general elections, naming contenders for both Senate and House of Representatives seats. The party chairman, Peter Okoye, announced that the primaries, held in Awka, utilized the Option A4 voting system and saw robust engagement from party members, delegates, and stakeholders.

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We expressed joy that the exercise was peaceful and transparent and reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots participation.

Okoye characterized the exercise as peaceful and transparent, emphasizing its reflection of the party's dedication to internal democracy and grassroots involvement. He assured the newly chosen candidates of the party's commitment to securing their victory in the 2027 elections. The candidates were officially ratified and affirmed by a majority vote at a special nomination congress, adhering to the Labour Party's constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, and the party's electoral guidelines.

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We assure our candidates that the leadership and members of the party will work hard to secure victory for all of them during the 2027 general elections.

Specific candidates announced include Venerable Tochukwu Ikezue for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Ikenna Okafor for Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Mrs. Ifeoma Obiokoye for Anaocha, Dunukofia, and Njikoka Federal Constituency, and Ujunwa Onyekachi for Awka North and South Federal Constituency. The Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Iduma-Christian Mayor, declared them winners, noting they ran as sole aspirants. Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission monitored the proceedings.

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The exercise was conducted through the ‘Option A4’ voting system, and it witnessed strong participation by our members, delegates, aspirants and stakeholders.

Venerable Tochukwu Ikezue, the candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, expressed gratitude for the INEC monitoring. He outlined his priorities if elected, including addressing erosion issues in his zone, empowering constituents, and fostering accessible, inclusive leadership.

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if elected in the 2027 general elections, he would tackle the erosion menace ravaging the senatorial zone, empower many of his constituents, and run an accessible and inclusive leadership.