Labour Party fixes dates for congresses, presidential primary

By Perpetua Onuegbu

The Labour Party has written to inform the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the dates for State congresses, Local Government Area and Ward congresses as well as the date for its primary where its presidential candidate for 2027 election will be chosen.

This letter signed by the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and released to newsmen on Friday in Abuja was written to notify the Commission of the approved schedule of activities for the Party’s 2026 Elective Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses, as well as the National Convention.

Usman said the letter was in pursuant to the provisions of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended) as well as 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).

According to the letter, Labour Party fixed its Presidential primary for April 28, State congresses April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23 respectively.

The interim national chairman said the section mandated political parties to duly inform the commission of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.

“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.

“Accordingly, the party has now approved a new timetable for the conduct of its Elective Congresses and National Convention.

Usman said the conduct of ward congresses will hold on April 23, local government congresses April 24 and state congresses, April 25 respectively.

“While the national convention has been scheduled for April 28 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia.”

She urged 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 assured of the party’s continued commitment to the democratic development of Nigeria.

(NAN)