The Labour Party has rescheduled its 2027 presidential, governorship, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primary elections to May 30.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday.
The party had earlier fixed its governorship and state House of Assembly primaries for May 27, while presidential and National Assembly primaries were scheduled for May 29.
But Asogwa noted that both exercises will now be conducted on the same date, May 30.
According to him, the change became necessary following a clash between its earlier timetable and key national events.
He said, “In consideration of the spiritual significance of the Sallah celebration and the national importance of the 29th May anniversary, the Labour Party, as a people-oriented and responsive political party, deemed it appropriate to adjust its schedule to enable members, aspirants, supporters, and Nigerians generally to fully observe these important occasions.”
While stating that the decision was taken in the interest of inclusiveness and national sensitivity, the party also expressed regret over any inconvenience the adjustment may cause aspirants, stakeholders, and members of the public.