Labour Party Aspirants Unveil 2027 Agendas During Screening
Labour Party Screens Presidential, Legislative Aspirants
THE Labour Party has screened several aspirants seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections, with contenders using the exercise to unveil policy priorities centred on governance reform, security, youth mobilisation and national unity.
Among those screened at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja were presidential aspirants Samuel Nwigwe and Peter Agada, former Minister of Information Labaran Maku, and House of Representatives hopeful Chief Solomon Onyejido.
The screening exercise formed part of the party’s preparations for its forthcoming primaries as political parties intensify internal consultations ahead of the next election cycle.
Nwigwe Advocates Governance Reforms
Speaking after the screening, Samuel Nwigwe said his experiences living and working abroad convinced him that Nigeria could adopt governance models from countries such as the United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada and the Netherlands.
According to him, functional social welfare systems and responsive security institutions are critical to restoring public confidence in government.
Nwigwe argued that insecurity had displaced citizens and weakened national stability, stressing that effective leadership and institutional reforms were necessary to reverse the trend.
He pledged to pursue constitutional reforms, improve rapid security response mechanisms and create conditions that would allow Nigerians to move freely and safely across the country.
The aspirant also reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party’s ideology of social justice and equal opportunity, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects in the 2027 elections.
Agada Targets Youth Mobilisation
Another presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, said he was prepared to launch a nationwide mobilisation campaign anchored on youth participation and grassroots political engagement.
Agada, a former chairman of the party’s Support Groups Council, said he had built political structures and networks across the country over the past two decades.
He disclosed that his focus would be on mobilising millions of first-time voters who attained voting age after the 2023 elections.
The aspirant linked his campaign to the broader “Obidient” political movement, describing it as a people-driven democratic force that remained active despite political defections and realignments.
Agada also expressed confidence that voters would support candidates who offered issue-based campaigns and people-centred leadership.
Maku Pushes Constitutional Reforms
Former Information Minister Labaran Maku used the occasion to advocate constitutional restructuring and political reforms aimed at addressing insecurity and national disunity.
Maku argued that much of Nigeria’s insecurity was rooted in political instability and violence, insisting that democracy could only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and accountability.
The former deputy governor of Nasarawa State said his experience in journalism and public service shaped his commitment to democratic governance and institutional reforms.
He pledged to champion a new constitutional framework capable of promoting unity, responsible leadership and national development if elected into the Senate.
Also speaking, House of Representatives aspirant Solomon Onyejido described the Labour Party as the country’s leading opposition platform and pledged to focus on infrastructure, water supply and rural electrification in his constituency if elected.
