The Labour Party has fixed May 23, 2027, for its presidential primary as part of preparations for the next general elections, following resolutions reached at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.
The decision was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, who said the timetable was adopted at a statutory NEC meeting observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to Asogwa, the party also approved April 15 for the submission of its membership register to INEC in compliance with the Electoral Act and regulatory guidelines.
He added that primaries for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly have been scheduled for May 15, while the party’s national convention will hold on April 11.
Asogwa further disclosed that NEC ratified the conduct of ward, local government and state congresses earlier slated for March 26, March 28 and March 31, respectively.
“The council, which remains the highest decision-making organ of the party after the national convention, reviewed recent developments within the party.
“This included the recent unfortunate invasion of the party secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by certain rogue elements,” he said.
He noted that the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), after reviewing the report of its Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Salisu Mohammed, approved the suspension of some members over alleged indiscipline, anti-party activities and involvement in the disruption at the national secretariat.
On party reforms, Asogwa said NEC endorsed the expansion of the membership register through a hybrid system combining digital registration (e-registration) and manual enrolment in rural areas.
“This initiative is aimed at modernising the party’s database, strengthening participatory democracy and enhancing transparency and efficiency in party administration, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026,” he said.
He added that NEC also approved the filling of vacancies within party structures through interim appointments to ensure continuity, pending the conduct of substantive congresses in line with the party’s constitution and timetable.
The council urged members to utilise internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances and promote unity within the party.
Asogwa also announced that NEC welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court affirming the leadership of Nenadi Usman as Interim National Chairman, passing a vote of confidence in her leadership, the Interim National Working Committee, the BoT, and key stakeholders including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.
He further commended INEC for its prompt compliance with the court’s pronouncement.
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