Labour Party picks Muhammed Rilwanu Lawal as Kaduna governorship flagbearer

Muhammed Rilwanu Lawal has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State for the 2027 general election.

The primary election, which took place in Kaduna on Saturday, witnessed a large turnout of party members who participated in the selection of aspirants to represent the party in the 2027 general elections.

The exercise was generally described as peaceful and orderly.

The chairman of the Labour Party Governorship Election Committee, Dr Oluwa Femi, commended the manner in which the exercise was conducted, saying it demonstrated the unity and cohesion among party members despite their differences.

He said, “Labour Party is the only political party in Nigeria with a clear ideology that embraced all Nigerians as members. It is a true party that truly stands for the well-being of Nigerians.”

A former Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 Kaduna State election, Mr Jonathan Asake, praised party members for the peaceful and organised conduct of the exercise. He noted that the understanding among aspirants paved the way for the emergence of consensus candidates for other political offices.

All other positions, including those for the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly, were filled through consensus.

Those who emerged as senatorial candidates are Abdu Aliyu for Kaduna North Senatorial District, Eld. Dr Yusuf Solomon Danbaki for Kaduna Central Senatorial District and Amos Sheyin for Kaduna South Senatorial District.

For the House of Representatives, Barr. Yayai Iliya Dadai for Kaura Federal Constituency, Saidu James Yakubu for Kagarko Federal Constituency, Emmanuel Bala for Kaduna South Federal Constituency, Dr Emmanuel Barau for Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, Abubakar Bello for Igabi Federal Constituency and Comrade Saratu Larai Shekari for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency all emerged as candidates through consensus.

For the State House of Assembly, the consensus candidates are Elisha Isaac for Jama’a Constituency, James Yakubu Saidu for Kagarko Constituency, Suleiman Umar for Kudan Constituency, Engr. Garba Emmanuel Bajimai for Lere Constituency, Muhammed Sani Aliyu for Makarfi Constituency and Lawal Abdullahi for Kaduna South Constituency.

Others are Baba Chechet Solomon for Sabon Gari Basawa Constituency, Hillary Francis for Zangon Kataf Constituency, Ahmadu Yustus for Sanga Constituency and Bala Awodi for Chikun Constituency.

Labour Party picks Muhammed Rilwanu Lawal as Kaduna governorship flagbearer