The Labour Party has announced Hajia Bintu Konto as their vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, running with the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke.
Ken Asogwa, LP National Publicity Secretary, confirmed this in a statement made in Abuja on Saturday.
He said, “The decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and reflected our commitment to presenting a ticket that embodies competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism and proven capacity for public service.
“Her experience in governance engagement, humanitarian coordination, women’s empowerment and public policy, as well as her fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, Fulani and Bura, would strengthen the party’s presidential ticket.
“Her nomination underscored its commitment to gender inclusion, national unity and competent leadership. We also believe that the Okereke-Konto ticket represented a new generation of purposeful, people-centred leadership committed to restoring hope, strengthening national institutions, reviving the economy, improving security and delivering responsible governance.”
She has more than three decades of experience in healthcare delivery, humanitarian intervention and community development, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria.
The former Catholic Relief Services official held several leadership positions, including Community and Government Liaison Programme Officer, where she collaborated with governments, traditional institutions, civil society organisations, and local communities on health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene issues, as well as humanitarian programmes.
The action comes only 24 hours after the All Progressives Congress officially confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election.
The nomination was formally presented to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja for submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission in accordance with the Electoral Act.
The development put a stop to months of speculation that President Tinubu would replace Shettima with a northern Christian as VP contender in the 2027 presidential race.
