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Labour Party Adopts Ahanotu as Presidential Candidate
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF PRINCE KENNEDY AHANOTU AS THE LABOUR PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Your Excellencies, the National Chairman, distinguished members of the National Executive Council, respected leaders of our great party, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen,
My fellow Nigerians,
Today, I stand before you deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me and profoundly grateful to God Almighty for this historic moment.
With a full sense of responsibility and unwavering commitment to our nation, I proudly accept the nomination of our great party, the Labour Party, as its Presidential Candidate for the 2027 General Election.
I am particularly humbled that this nomination emerged through consensus. It is a demonstration of the confidence, unity, and shared vision of our great party. I do not see this consensus as a personal endorsement alone; I see it as a collective mandate to unite our party, inspire our nation, and offer Nigerians a credible alternative built on competence, integrity, and service. With this consensus comes an even greater responsibility, and I pledge never to take that trust for granted.
As the Presidential Candidate of our great party, I look forward to working closely with all the candidates and other leaders and stakeholders across the federation to strengthen our party structures, deepen internal democracy, expand our grassroots presence, reconcile differences where they exist, and reposition the Labour Party as the foremost platform for national renewal, social justice, economic prosperity, and good governance.
The task before us is bigger than any individual. It requires unity of purpose, mutual respect, collective sacrifice, and visionary leadership. Together, we shall build a stronger Labour Party capable of earning the confidence of Nigerians and leading our nation toward a brighter future.
I also salute our National Chairman, members of the National Working Committee, the National Executive Council, state chairmen, local government and ward leaders, our elected and appointed public office holders, and the thousands of loyal party members whose sacrifices, dedication, and unwavering commitment have kept the Labour Party strong, united, and growing across Nigeria. The progress we celebrate today is a testament to your hard work and belief in the ideals of our great party.
This moment is bigger than any individual. It is bigger than Prince Kennedy Ahanotu. It is about the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians who believe that our nation can be greater than it is today.
This nomination belongs to the workers who rises before dawn to earn an honest living. It belongs to the teacher who continues to inspire despite difficult conditions. It belongs to the healthcare professional working tirelessly to save lives. It belongs to the farmer feeding our nation, the entrepreneur creating opportunities, the student pursuing knowledge, and the countless young Nigerians youths who refuse to surrender their dreams despite the challenges they face.
Above all, it belongs to every Nigerian child whose future depends on the decisions we make today.
The Labour Party was founded on a simple but powerful principle: Nigeria works best when it works for everyone.
As we recently commemorated Children's Day under the theme, "Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child," I believe that theme should become a national mission.
We must build a Nigeria where every child has access to quality education, where every family feels secure, where every worker earns a dignified living, and where every citizen has a fair opportunity to succeed regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, social status, or geographical location.
My fellow Nigerians, our nation stands at a defining moment.
As Nelson Mandela once said:
"It always seems impossible until it is done."
Today, many may think that rebuilding Nigeria is impossible. Many may believe that our challenges are too deep and our divisions are too wide. But history teaches us that nations rise when courageous people choose hope over despair and action over excuses.
The time has come to move beyond excuses.
The time has come for practical solutions.
The time has come to restore hope.
The time has come to renew the promise of our great nation.
Today, I present to you a covenant built on four pillars:
1. Economic Prosperity and Dignified Jobs
Our administration will pursue policies that stimulate production rather than consumption.
We will support small and medium-scale enterprises, expand access to affordable credit, promote local manufacturing, strengthen agriculture, encourage innovation, revive industries, and create an environment where businesses can thrive.
Our objective is clear: to create millions of sustainable jobs and restore dignity to labour.
We shall build an economy that rewards enterprise, protects workers, attracts investment, and creates opportunities for every Nigerian.
2. Quality Education and Human Capital Development
No nation can rise above the quality of its education.
We will invest significantly in education at all levels, improve school infrastructure, strengthen teacher training, modernize our curricula, and ensure that technology becomes a tool for learning, innovation, and economic advancement.
Every Nigerian child, whether in the city or in a rural community, must have access to quality education and equal opportunities to succeed.
No child will be left behind. Our young people are not merely the leaders of tomorrow; they are the builders of today.
Throughout my public life, I have consistently championed the inclusion of young people in politics, governance, entrepreneurship, and nation-building because I firmly believe that no nation can reach its full potential while excluding the energy, creativity, and innovation of its youth.
Today, the world is witnessing a generational shift in leadership.
It is Youth O'Clock across the world.
Across continents, nations are increasingly entrusting leadership responsibilities to younger generations, and the results have been remarkable.
In France, a new generation of leadership demonstrated that age should never be a barrier to vision, courage, innovation, and national transformation.
In Senegal, youthful leadership has energized leadership participation, inspired hope among citizens, and reinforced the belief that a nation thrives when it gives its young people a seat at the decision-making table.
The lesson is clear: nations that empower their youth position themselves for greater prosperity, competitiveness, and relevance in the twenty-first century.
Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind.
Our youths are not asking for opportunities because of their age; they are asking for opportunities because of their abilities, talents, and contributions.
They are already leading successful businesses, driving technological innovation, creating jobs, excelling in the creative economy, advancing scientific discoveries, and representing Nigeria with distinction around the world.
As a proud member of this generation, I pledge to bring youthful vigour, fresh thinking, courage, passion, innovation, and a results-oriented approach to governance.
Our administration will deliberately unlock the productive potential of our young people through education, technology, skills development, entrepreneurship, access to finance, and leadership opportunities.
Together, we shall move Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven economy.
We shall build a nation that produces what it consumes, exports what it produces, creates opportunities for its people, and competes confidently in the global marketplace.
The future belongs to nations that empower their youth.
The future belongs to nations that produce.
And under our leadership, Nigeria shall be one of those nations.
3. Security, Justice and National Stability
Security is the first responsibility of government.
Our administration will strengthen our security institutions, improve intelligence gathering, secure our borders, protect our farmers, defend our communities, and ensure that every Nigerian can live, work, and travel without fear.
We shall pursue security not merely through force, but through justice, economic opportunity, and national inclusion.
Every Nigerian deserves to sleep with both eyes closed.
4. Power, Infrastructure and Industrial Development
No economy can grow in darkness.
We will aggressively pursue power sector reforms, decentralize electricity generation, encourage renewable energy investments, modernize transport infrastructure, and create the conditions necessary for industrial growth and economic competitiveness.
Our goal is simple: power our homes, power our businesses, and power Nigeria's future.
We shall build roads that connect opportunities, railways that drive commerce, and infrastructure that unlocks the enormous potential of our nation.
My fellow Nigerians,
This election is not merely about changing leaders; it is about changing the direction of our nation.
I call on all leaders, stakeholders, and members of the Labour Party to embrace unity, reconciliation, and collective responsibility. Our strength lies not in our differences but in our shared commitment to building a stronger party and a better Nigeria.
Leadership in our party should never be seen as a reward for friendship but as a responsibility earned through sacrifice, commitment, competence, and service. We must preserve and strengthen our structures across every ward, local government, and state because politics remains a game of organization, participation, and numbers.
To Nigerians who have not yet made up their minds, I do not ask for your vote today.
I ask first for your attention.
Listen to our ideas.
Examine our plans.
Judge our commitment.
Hold us accountable.
And together, let us build the Nigeria we all deserve.
I offer myself not as a ruler but as a servant of the people.
Not as a beneficiary of power but as a custodian of public trust.
Not as a representative of one region, one religion, or one group, but as a candidate for every Nigerian.
I believe with every fibre of my being that the best days of Nigeria are still ahead of us.
I am reminded of the timeless words of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe:
"Show the light and the people will find the way."
The Nigerian people do not lack talent.
They do not lack resilience.
They do not lack patriotism.
What they seek is honest leadership, clear direction, and a government that places their welfare above personal interests.
Together, we shall provide that leadership and chart that course.
My fellow Nigerians, this election is not about one man.
It is not about one political party.
It is about the destiny of over two hundred million Nigerians.
I have chosen hope.
I have chosen service.
I have chosen Nigeria.
Today, I invite every Nigerian to join this movement of national renewal as we build a nation that is secure, prosperous, united, and respected among the nations of the world.
History will remember this generation for the choices we make today.
Let it never be said that when Nigeria called, we remained silent.
Let it never be said that when our nation needed courage, we chose comfort.
Let it never be said that when the future beckoned, we looked away.
Let it be said that together we rose.
Let it be said that together we renewed the promise of Nigeria.
The future is not tomorrow.
The Future is Now.
Let us rise together.
Let us work together.
Let us build together.
Let us renew our hope and restore our nation.
Future Now. Youthful Leadership. A Nigeria That Works for Everyone.
May God bless the Labour Party.
May God bless our democracy.
And may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you, and God bless you all.
Prince Kennedy Ahanotu
Presidential Candidate
Labour Party, Federal Republic of Nigeria
