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The Labour Party has postponed its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention, which were scheduled to start on March 26, 2026, to allow for wider participation in its ongoing membership re-registration exercise.
The decision was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Eluma Asogwa.
The shift alters the party’s initial timetable, which had fixed ward congresses on March 26, local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, and the national convention on April 11.
According to the statement, the postponement followed a joint stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee and representatives of labour unions, who agreed that more time was needed to ensure inclusiveness in the re-registration process.
As part of the new arrangement, the party also inaugurated a 45-member Congress and Convention Committee to oversee the exercise, with Hon. Ginger Onwusibe named as chairman. Other members 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.
“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.
Speaking at the inauguration, the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, urged the committee to carry out its duties with diligence and neutrality, stressing that the additional time should be used to ensure a smooth and credible process.
She also appealed for understanding from party members, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), and supporters nationwide, assuring that a revised timetable would be announced in due course.
“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.
