Dr Chibuzo Okereke has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2027 presidential election.

Saturday Telegraph reports that Okereke was elected at the party’s national convention in Abuja through affirmation on Saturday.

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed that the candidate, “a distinguished governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate, has built an impressive reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on public policy, legislative governance and institutional development.”

It added that Dr Okereke, the President of ERGAF-AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a foremost policy and legislative research institution, serves as Legislative Consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly.

The statement added that he is a lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja, where he contributes to the development of the next generation of public sector leaders and policy professionals.

“A highly accomplished scholar, Okereke holds a PhD in Legislative Governance Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Legislative Studies, both earned with distinction.

“His expertise in governance, public accountability and national development has made him a respected analyst and commentator on major national and international media platforms.

“Beyond his professional achievements, Dr 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.