The leadership of Labour Party has denied reports that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East.
The National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, refuted the rumours in a statement released. He maintained that the party had not zoned any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual.
Ifoh clarified a statement credited to the party’s National Chairman, stating that he (Abure) was quoted out of context.
He said that Abure’s statement issued on Sunday, entitled: “2027: Labour Party still available for Ndigbo to realise presidency – Abure”, was not alluding to the party zoning its 2027 ticket to the South-East zone.
Ifoh said that the national chairman only advised some Southeast members at a gathering that Ndigbo could still achieve the presidency if they were more united and able to reach out to other groups.
He also stated that Abure was trying to say that the Labour Party was a veritable platform for the aspirations of the Ndigbo.
“Labour Party is a national party and has large followership across the country and, therefore, the issue of zoning does not arise.
In the 2023 general elections, the party won seats in the north and across the southern states, and we are working hard to surpass that achievement in future elections.
Candidates for every position must emerge through highly-competitive and democratic processes, as the party’s constitution does not permit zoning.
We, therefore, regret the misinterpretation of the party’s noble intention by a section of the media. Our party was quoted out of context,” he said.