The Labour Party has shifted the dates for its 2027 presidential, governorship, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly primary elections to May 30.
This was announced on Thursday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa.
Initially, the party had scheduled its governorship and State Assembly primaries for May 27, while the presidential and National Assembly primaries were slated for May 29.
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However, Asogwa explained that all the primaries will now take place on a single day, May 30.
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According to him, the adjustment was made due to a conflict between the earlier timetable and significant national events.
He said, “In consideration of the spiritual significance of the Sallah celebration and the national importance of the 29th May anniversary, the Labour Party, as a people-oriented and responsive political party, deemed it appropriate to adjust its schedule to enable members, aspirants, supporters, and Nigerians generally to fully observe these important occasions.”
He added that the decision was taken to promote inclusiveness and show sensitivity to national events, while also expressing regret over any inconvenience the change might cause aspirants, stakeholders, and members of the public.
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