The Labour Party has stated that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate, will be granted an automatic ticket for the 2027 general elections.
The party emphasised that all positions, from the presidency to governorship and other elective offices, will be filled through duly conducted primaries.
Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, noted that the party remains committed to strictly adhering to its internal democratic processes.
He also added that the Labour Party remains open to reconciling with Obi and other dissatisfied stakeholders, despite the ongoing dispute between the former Anambra governor and the Julius Abure-led leadership.
“We have answered this question several times. The Labour Party has constantly said that the issue of tickets will be determined at the party’s convention.
“The NEC has spoken concerning our presidential candidacy. Every candidate must emerge through a democratically convened convention. There is no automatic ticket for anyone, whether as presidential, governorship or chairmanship aspirants.
“We have said that Obi’s position in Labour Party can only be answered by him. Nobody can speak for him. Whether he is in the ADC or Labour Party, he is the only one that can answer that question,” he said.
