The Labour Party has delayed its scheduled ward, local government, and state congresses, along with its national convention, to allow more members participate in its ongoing re-registration exercise.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser to the Interim National Chairman on Media, Ken Eluma Asogwa.
The postponement alters the party’s earlier timetable, which had fixed ward congresses for March 26, local government congresses for March 28, state congresses for March 31, and the national convention for April 11, 2026.
According to the statement, the decision followed consultations between members of the Interim National Working Committee and representatives of labour unions.
“The postponement was aimed at providing ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.
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“As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party also inaugurated a 45-member Congress and Convention Committee to oversee the exercise.
“The committee is chaired by Hon Ginger Onwusibe, who represents 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, and Mrs Imaobong Ufot, among others,” Asogwa said.
While inaugurating the committee, the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, urged members to carry out their duties with diligence and fairness.
“I urge you to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and conventions.
“The party appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and its supporters nationwide for their understanding, assuring that a new timetable would be communicated in due course,” she said.