Labour Party postpones Congress, national convention

2026-03-24 - 18:05

...names 44 member planning committee By John Alechenu, Abuja Barely 48 hours to the commencement of its nationwide congresses and scheduled national convention, the Labour Party has announced a postponement of both exercises. The congress was initially set to kick off on March 26, 2026, but has now been postponed to “allow for a more inclusive membership re-registration exercise.” The party also set up a planning committee, headed by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, which it gave the task of ensuring a smooth process, with a new date to be announced soon. This was contained in a statement signed by Ken Asogwa, Media Aide to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Asogwa recalled that, “according to the party’s previously released timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, 2026, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, while the national convention was scheduled to hold on April 11, 2026. “However, arising from a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of the labour unions, the party resolved to shift the exercise. “The decision is aimed at providing ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise. “As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee. “The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. “Other members of the committee include Comrade Salisu N. Mohammed, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, Hon. Amaobi Ogah, Hon. Ibe Okwara, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Comrade Lawson Osagie, Mrs. Imaobong Ufot, among others. “While inaugurating the committee, the National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, charged members to discharge their responsibilities with utmost diligence, impartiality, and commitment. “She urged them to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and convention.” The party urged its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its teeming supporters nationwide to bear with it regarding the adjustment. It gave assurances that a new timetable will be communicated in due course.