The Labour Party has unveiled Hajja Bintu Konto as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Konto will run alongside the presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, in next January’s election.
In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, said that the decision followed extensive consultations across critical stakeholders of the party and reflects its unwavering commitment to presenting Nigerians with a ticket that embodies competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism and proven capacity for public service.
A nurse, midwife, health educator and public health specialist, Mrs. Konto holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and has also served as a lecturer in community health.
She is a member of the Country Coordinating Mechanism of the Global Fund in Nigeria and is the National Treasurer of the Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition, among several other professional affiliations.
