The Labour Party has announced its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The party named veteran nurse and public health specialist Hajia Bintu Konto for the role.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Labour Party has announced Hajia Bintu Konto, a veteran nurse and public health specialist, as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made by the party, according to information circulating in political updates on Friday.
According to the Labour Party, Bintu Konto brings years of experience in nursing and public health to the ticket. Party supporters have described her nomination as part of efforts to broaden participation and strengthen the party’s campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Details about the presidential candidate she will run alongside and the party’s campaign timetable were not included in the initial announcement. The Labour Party has yet to release a comprehensive statement outlining the next steps following the unveiling of its vice presidential candidate.
The Labour Party emerged as one of Nigeria’s leading political parties during the 2023 general election. Since then, the party has continued preparations for future elections while engaging supporters across the country as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 polls.
The development means the Labour Party has begun unveiling key figures expected to play major roles in its preparations for the next general election. Political observers will likely watch for further announcements from the party, including its campaign plans, policy direction and other nominations as the 2027 election draws closer.
