The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party on Saturday unveiled Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, the party’s National Youth Leader, as its presidential candidate.
The announcement was made at the faction’s presidential, governorship, and House of Representatives primaries held in Abuja on Saturday.
The National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, was represented at the event by the Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, who formally announced Ahanotu as the party’s standard-bearer.
Speaking at the event, Kennedy said he accepted the nomination with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
“With a full sense of responsibility and unwavering commitment to our nation, I proudly accept the nomination of our great party, the Labour Party, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
“With this consensus comes an even greater responsibility, and I pledge never to take that trust for granted.
“I look forward to working closely with all the candidates, leaders, and stakeholders across the federation to strengthen our party structures, deepen internal democracy, reconcile differences where they exist, and reposition the party.
“I call on all leaders, stakeholders, and members of the Labour Party to embrace unity, reconciliation, and collective responsibility. Our strength lies not in our differences but in our shared commitment to building a stronger party and a better Nigeria.”
“I believe that Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti, should be magnanimous in victory. I will reach out to him as the presidential candidate and find a way for us to reconcile the party. I believe in the more, the merrier.
“Currently, he holds the position of governor of Abia State. This is why I believe he should be magnanimous in victory.
“The party is not meant only for Abia. It is a platform with a political structure across the country. Making it look like an Abia project is not enough.
“So, we will reach out to him because I know he is a very sound person. I am sure he will reason with me on the need to work together.
“I am also using this opportunity to invite critical party stakeholders and members to allow us to continue from where we stopped,” he said.
