The Labour Party, led by Nenadi Usman, has formally presented Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
He emerged following a broad-based consensus among party members and stakeholders, which was affirmed in Abuja on May 30, 2026.
The LP said Okereke has built an impressive reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on public policy, legislative governance, and institutional development.
Dr. Okereke is the President of ERGAF-AFRICA Legislative Governance Innovation and Policy Hub, a foremost policy and legislative research institution, and serves as a legislative consultant to key committees and ranking members of the National Assembly.
He is also a resident lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Miva Open University, Abuja, where he contributes to the development of the next generation of public sector leaders and policy professionals.
Okereke holds a PhD in Legislative Governance Studies and master’s degrees in Public Administration and Legislative Studies.
His expertise in governance, public accountability, and national development has made him a respected analyst and commentator on major national and international media platforms