The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has affirmed a former Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, as its candidate for the Nasarawa North senatorial district bye-election slated for 20 June.
The Spokesman for the Nasarawa North executives of the party, Mr. Babreson Madaki, who is also the Chairman of the party in Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA), stated this on Friday during the zone’s emergency executive meeting in Akwanga.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting brought together party officials from Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Wamba local government areas.
Madaki said that the meeting was convened to address pressing issues ahead of the June 20 bye-election.
According to him, chairmen and secretaries of the party in Nasarawa Eggon, Akwanga, and Wamba LGAs met under one umbrella to reaffirm their support for Maku.
He added that the party, under the state Chairman, Mr. Asoloko Maku, remained united and committed to securing victory in the bye-election and the 2027 general elections.
Madaki said that Maku was unanimously endorsed by party members on 25 May, at Esla Guest House, Akwanga, a move he described as a signal to opposition parties that the bye-election would be a game changer.
The party urged other leaders to support the Nenadi Usman-led national administration to ensure development and progress in Nasarawa State.
Also, the Chairman of the party in Nasarawa Eggon LGA, Mr. Achuku Ibrahim said the party was fully prepared to face its opponents and emerge victorious.
He stated that mechanisms had been put in place to protect votes without rancour or intimidation.
Achuku advised the public to be wary of impostors parading themselves as party officials in the area.
