The Labour Party has constituted an eight-man screening committee to vet aspirants seeking nomination for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party made this known in a special public announcement jointly signed by its National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, and the National Secretary, Mr. Iheanacho Obioma, and made available to journalists in Abuja on Friday.
According to the notice, the committee was established in line with Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d) and 27 of the party’s constitution, as well as provisions of the party’s electoral guidelines for the 2026 primaries.
Nenadi Usman would serve as Chairman of the screening committee, while Mr. Obioma will act as Secretary.
Other members of the committee included Mrs. Oluchi Okpara, Mohammed Salisu, Mrs. Martina Umana, Mrs. Deborah Yusuf, Chibuzo Okereke, and Dr. Olu Ayewo.
The committee is mandated to screen aspirants for presidential, governorship, and National Assembly positions and recommend qualified candidates for nomination primaries.
It is also expected to ensure that all aspirants comply with the party’s constitution, electoral guidelines and provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
The party stated that the committee would operate in accordance with guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Other responsibilities of the committee include verification of credentials submitted by aspirants, ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements, and submitting its report within stipulated timelines.
According to the party’s timetable, screening for House of Assembly and governorship aspirants will hold on May 20, while screening for National Assembly and presidential aspirants is scheduled for May 22.
The Labour Party urged members of the committee to discharge their duties with integrity, fairness and in the overall interest of the party as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.
