Labor Party Addresses Allegations of Nomination Failures
Lizzy Chakupi reports that the Labor Party (LP) has rejected claims that it failed to upload the names of its presidential and parliamentary candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal by the July 14 deadline for the 2027 general election. The party asserts that these reports are unfounded and misleading.
Labor Party Confirms Successful Submission of Candidates
In an official statement released on Wednesday, Ken Elma Asogwa, the National Communications Secretary of the Labor Party, confirmed that all appropriately nominated candidates, including the presidential and vice-presidential flag bearers, were uploaded successfully before the deadline. He specifically noted that these names were submitted on July 10, four days ahead of the closure of the candidate portal.
Denouncing Media Misrepresentation
Asogwa emphasized that the reports alleging nomination failures are not only false but also serve only to spread misinformation. He reiterated that the nomination process was executed seamlessly and adhered strictly to INEC guidelines.
Reassurance from the Party
To clarify the situation, Asogwa stated, “The Labor Party successfully uploaded the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates on July 10, 2026, and the process was conducted in full compliance with INEC’s regulations.” He expressed confidence that any misunderstandings would be cleared up once INEC publishes its final list of validly nominated candidates.
Concerns Over Unverified Reporting
The Labor Party has expressed concern regarding the release of these allegations by media outlets without proper fact-checking. The reports were largely based on assertions made by anonymous INEC officials, raising questions about their credibility.
Impending Release of Candidate List
According to the party, clarity regarding its candidates will be provided once INEC announces the final list of validly nominated candidates for the upcoming elections. The LP urges the public to be patient as this process unfolds.
Call for Unity and Focus
In light of the misinformation, the Labor Party has appealed to its members, supporters, and the general populace to disregard the claims, arguing that they serve as an attempt to undermine the party’s momentum in the lead-up to the elections. Leaders of the party have described the allegations as “idle gossip disguised as journalism,” encouraging supporters to concentrate on building political support rather than engaging with what they term discredited tactics.
Assured of their compliance with INEC’s nomination requirements, the Labor Party remains optimistic about resolving these issues as soon as the official candidate list is released.
