The Labour Party, LP, has formally recognised Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its national leader, while also extending goodwill to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his decision to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
The position was contained in a communique issued by the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, after a meeting of the Labour Party National Working Committee, NWC, held on Wednesday to review issues concerning the party’s stability, growth and overall strategic direction.
“The NWC, in a unanimous decision, affirmed its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party,” the communique read in part.
“The National leadership of the Labour Party wishes His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi well in his future political endeavours and in his new political party.”
The party also announced that the NWC had recognised former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, as the national chairman of the Labour Party.
According to the LP, this decision aligns with the Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025, which ruled that the tenure of Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party had expired.
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The party therefore urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to grant Usman and the National Secretary, Nwokocha, all rights and privileges due to their offices in line with the court ruling earlier cited by the electoral body.
“The NWC reaffirmed that all congresses and the National Convention of the Party shall hold accordingly, in strict compliance with the provisions of the Party Constitution.
“Members at all levels are therefore encouraged to actively participate in the congress processes,” the LP said.
The party also expressed appreciation to its members and Nigerians for their continued interest in, and confidence placed in, the Labour Party.
In addition, the NWC said the party remained united and committed to its founding ideals.
The NWC reaffirmed that the Labour Party remains united, indivisible, indissoluble and steadfast in its mission to build a Nigeria founded on equal opportunity, social justice, and good governance.
The Labour Party, one of Nigeria’s main opposition parties, finished third in the 2023 presidential election, with Peter Obi as its candidate.