By Ayomide Otitoju
The Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party (LP) has announced Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election following what the party described as a broad-based consensus among members and stakeholders.
The decision was ratified in Abuja on May 30, 2026, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa.
The party described Okereke as a distinguished governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate with extensive experience in public policy, legislative governance and institutional development.
According to the statement, Okereke serves as President of ERGAF-AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a policy and legislative research institution, and is a legislative consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly.
He is also a resident lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja, where he contributes to the training of future public sector leaders and policy professionals.
The Labour Party said Okereke’s expertise in governance, public accountability and national development has earned him recognition as an analyst and commentator on major national and international media platforms.
The party further noted that he holds a doctorate degree in Legislative Governance Studies as well as Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Legislative Studies, both obtained with distinction.
Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, the party said Okereke has remained actively involved in youth empowerment, educational advancement and democratic reforms.
“His leadership, intellectual depth and proven commitment to good governance embody the vision of competent, accountable and transformational leadership that Nigeria urgently requires at this critical moment,” the statement added.
