The Labour Party has officially set April 28 for its Presidential primary, with State congresses slated for April 25, and Local Government Area and Ward congresses scheduled for April 24 and April 23, respectively.
This was disclosed in a letter addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission by the party’s Interim National Chairman, Sen. Nenadi Usman, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
According to Usman, the letter serves to notify INEC of the approved timetable for the Labour Party’s 2026 Elective Ward, LGA, and State Congresses, as well as the forthcoming National Convention.
She noted that the notification is in line with Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended), the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Section 223(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
“The Commission may kindly recall that the Party, in an earlier correspondence duly acknowledged, notified the Commission of the postponement of its previously scheduled activities to enable broader participation of members. Particularly, to allow for the completion of the ongoing digital membership registration process,” Usman stated.
She added, “Accordingly, the party has now approved a new timetable for the conduct of its Elective Congresses and National Convention.”
Usman further detailed the schedule, “The conduct of ward congresses will be held on April 23, local government congresses on April 24 and state congresses on April 25, respectively. While the national convention has been scheduled for April 28 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia.”
She also called on INEC to ensure effective oversight, urging, “The Commission to draw the attention of its state offices to the notice to enable effective and seamless monitoring of the congresses and convention in line with its constitutional and statutory mandate.”
Usman concluded by reaffirming the party’s commitment, saying, “We assure of the party’s continued commitment to the democratic development of Nigeria.”
