Labour party sets up screening committee for 2027 primaries

By John Alechenu, ABUJA
The leadership of the Labour Party has constituted a National Screening Committee to oversee the screening of aspirants ahead of the party’s nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the party in Abuja on Friday, citing Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the Labour Party Constitution and provisions of the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 Primaries.
Nenadi Esther Usman will chair the committee. Members include Mrs Oluchi Oparah, Comrade Mohammad Salisu, Pastor Mrs Martina Umana, Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, Dr OluAyewoh, and Hon. Iheanacho Obioma, who will serve as secretary.
The ...