The Labour Party has set up a National Screening Committee to oversee the screening of aspirants ahead of its nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections.
The party announced this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, noting that the move is supported by Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the Labour Party Constitution, alongside provisions of the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 Primaries.
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that the National chairperson of the party, Nenadi Esther Usman will head the committee. Other members are Mrs Oluchi Oparah, Comrade Mohammad Salisu, Pastor Mrs Martina Umana, Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, and Dr Olu Ayewoh. Hon. Iheanacho Obioma will serve as secretary.
The statement was jointly signed by Nenadi Esther Usman and national secretary Iheanacho Obioma.
The committee is charged with screening aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the presidency, governorship, and National Assembly seats. Its terms of reference require it to operate in line with the Labour Party constitution, the 2026 Electoral Guidelines, the Electoral Act 2026, INEC regulations, and the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The panel is also expected to verify 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 carry out any additional duties assigned by the national leadership.
The party called on committee members to discharge their duties with integrity and in the overall interest of the party as preparations for 2027 intensify.
Based on the earlier released party schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, the submission of filled nomination forms and the commencement of screening are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18.
