The Labour Party (LP) has announced May 23, 2026, as
the date for its presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The decision was contained in a communiqué issued
after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, which
was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC).
According to the timetable, the party will submit its
membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026. Primaries for governorship,
Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly positions are scheduled
to take place on May 15, 2026.
The NEC also ratified actions taken by the party’s
national leadership under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha,
including the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses slated
for March 26, 28, and 31, respectively. The party’s national convention is
expected to hold on April 11, 2026.
During the meeting, the council reviewed recent
internal challenges, including the reported invasion of the party’s national
secretariat by suspected hoodlums allegedly backed by “rogue elements.”
Following recommendations from the Peace,
Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Salisu Mohammed, NEC
approved the suspension of several members over allegations of indiscipline,
anti-party activities, and involvement in the disruption.
Among those suspended are Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda
Dokubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei,
Casmir Agbo Uchenna, Simon Zubairu Bamga, Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman, Emmanuel
Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Zafara Posat, Suleiman Abdurahman
Abdul, Ajibade Adekunle Samson, Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie,
and Godwin Jioke, alongside several others.
The NEC also approved the expansion of the party’s
membership register through a hybrid system that combines digital registration
with manual processes in rural areas, in line with the Electoral Act 2026, to
enhance transparency and participation.
Additionally, the council resolved to fill existing
vacancies within party structures through interim appointments to ensure
continuity pending the conduct of substantive congresses.
The party urged its members to embrace internal
dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances and strengthen unity ahead
of the upcoming elections.
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