By Ahmed Akanbi

The Labour Party, LP, under the leadership of Nenadi Usman, has adopted a governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ken Asogwa, who announced the decision in a statement issued at the weekend in Abuja, said Okereke emerged as the party’s flagbearer through consensus among key stakeholders.

“Okereke has built an impressive reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on public policy, legislative governance and institutional development,” Asogwa stated.

The LP spokesman revealed that Okereke, who also has extensive experience in public policy and legislative governance, is the President of ERGAF-AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a leading policy and legislative research institution.

According to him, the candidate also serves as Legislative Consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly, adding that he is currently a Resident Lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at the Miva Open University, Abuja.

In that role, Asogwa said, Okereke contributes to training the next generation of public sector leaders and policy professionals.

The statement disclosed that Okereke holds a PhD in Legislative Governance Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Legislative Studies, both earned with distinction.

It further noted that his expertise in governance, public accountability and national development has made him a respected analyst on major national and international media platforms.

Beyond academia and policy work, the party said Okereke has remained committed to nation-building through youth empowerment, educational advancement and democratic reforms.

“His leadership, intellectual depth and proven commitment to good governance embody the vision of competent, accountable and transformational leadership that Nigeria urgently requires at this critical moment,” the statement added.

With Okereke’s adoption, the Labour Party said it is positioning itself to present a candidate focused on reform, accountability and institutional development ahead of the 2027 polls.