The Labour Party has established a National Screening Committee to screen aspirants ahead of its nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections.
This was disclosed by the party in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, which stated that the action was backed by Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the Labour Party Constitution as well as the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 Primaries.
It was reported that the committee will be headed by the National chairperson of the party, Nenadi Esther Usman. Other members include Mrs Oluchi Oparah, Comrade Mohammad Salisu, Pastor Mrs Martina Umana, Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, Dr Olu Ayewoh. The Hon. Iheanacho Obioma will be secretary.
The statement was co-signed by national secretary Iheanacho Obioma and Nenadi Esther Usman.
The committee is saddled with the responsibility of screening aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the presidency, governorship and National Assembly seats. It is expected to function within the framework of the Labour Party constitution, 2026 Electoral Guidelines, the Electoral Act 2026, INEC rules and regulations and the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The panel is also expected to check the authenticity and completeness of documents submitted by aspirants, ensure compliance with statutory and party eligibility requirements and recommend qualified candidates for the primaries.
It is further required to submit its report within the timeline set in the party’s schedule of activities and perform any additional duties assigned by the national leadership.
The party urged committee members to perform their duties with integrity and in the overall interest of the party as preparations for 2027 intensify.
The submission of completed nomination forms and the beginning of screening are set to start on Monday, May 18, following the earlier release of the 2027 general elections’ party schedule of activities.
