Lagos Labour Party Disputes INEC's Candidate Listing
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the name of the governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The party insists that Comrade Lanre Adeleke emerged as the candidate from its primary election held on May 30, 2026.
In a statement signed by Comrade Ola Agboola, the party emphasized that the primary was conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act, the Labour Party Constitution, and INEC guidelines, with participation from delegates across the 20 local government areas. Despite this, the name published by INEC did not match Adeleke's, leading to the party's surprise and concern.
The Lagos LP has activated internal mechanisms to contest this issue, including submitting petitions to the party’s National Working Committee and engaging with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, Adeleke has initiated legal proceedings to seek redress.
The party called for the protection of internal democracy and stated its commitment to a peaceful resolution.
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