Nasarawa Labour Party Gives Out Free Governorship, Senatorial Forms to Aspirants Amid Economic Hardship

Lafia, Nasarawa State In a bold move to ease the financial burden on politicians seeking public office, the Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction, has begun distributing free expression of interest and nomination forms for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly seats.

State party chairman, Alexander Ombugu, announced the gesture during a press briefing at the party’s secretariat in Lafia on Friday.

He explained that the decision was aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship and giving intending aspirants a fair chance to contest for various elective positions regardless of their financial status.

“I have the mandate to fill in our candidates, and we are doing our best. These forms will be presented free of charge to all our aspirants. Many political parties sell their forms at high prices, but the Labour Party belongs to the people,” Ombugu said.

He added that the party remains committed to fielding candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite the ongoing leadership tussle between the Julius Abure-led faction and the camp loyal to former Finance Minister, Senator Nenadi Usman.

Ombugu called on politicians with proven integrity to pick up the forms and submit them within INEC’s stipulated timeframe.

He also assured that the party’s primaries would be credible and rancour-free.

Primaries schedule:

· May 27 – Governorship and House of Assembly primaries · May 29 – Senate and House of Representatives primaries

Speaking on the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026, by INEC, Ombugu disclosed that the party’s primary election for the zone will hold on May 25.

“Following the demise of our brother, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, INEC announced a by-election. On May 25, we will conduct a primary in Nasarawa North Senatorial District to produce a candidate for the June 20 election,” he explained.

Meanwhile, a Labour Party governorship aspirant for 2027, Ibrahim Afaka from Nasarawa LGA, vowed to end unemployment and insecurity if given the opportunity to serve.

He criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the state, describing it as a complete failure, and promised to bring positive change.

Despite the party’s internal divisions, both factions continue political activities and preparations for the 2027 elections.