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The Labour Party (LP) has named veteran nurse and public health specialist Hajia Bintu Konto as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing her with the party’s presidential flagbearer, Chibuzo Okereke.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, announced the nomination in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday.
Asogwa said the decision followed consultations with stakeholders and was aimed at presenting a ticket that reflects competence, integrity, inclusiveness and a strong commitment to public service.
He said Konto’s background in healthcare, humanitarian work, women’s empowerment and public policy, as well as her multilingual abilities, would strengthen the party’s presidential ticket.
He added that her emergence signals the party’s commitment to gender inclusion, national unity and responsible leadership.
“The decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and reflected our commitment to presenting a ticket that embodies competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism and proven capacity for public service.
“Her experience in governance engagement, humanitarian coordination, women’s empowerment and public policy, as well as her fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, Fulani and Bura, would strengthen the party’s presidential ticket.
“Her nomination underscored its commitment to gender inclusion, national unity and competent leadership. We also believe that the Okereke-Konto ticket represented a new generation of purposeful, people-centred leadership committed to restoring hope, strengthening national institutions, reviving the economy, improving security and delivering responsible governance,” the statement read.
The party also called on Nigerians to support the Okereke-Konto ticket in the 2027 presidential election.
Konto, who is from northern Nigeria, is a trained nurse, midwife, health educator and public health specialist with a Master’s degree in Public Health. She has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare delivery, humanitarian intervention and community development, particularly in conflict-affected communities across the region.
She previously worked with Catholic Relief Services, where she held several leadership positions, including Community and Government Liaison Programme Officer, collaborating with governments, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and local communities on health, nutrition, water, sanitation and humanitarian programmes.
Her nomination comes a day after the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over a possible change to the APC ticket.
