Highlights of the Special NWC And Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of Labour Party

 The opposition Labour Party held a Special NWC And Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of  Party on Saturday 31st January, 2026 at Asokoro Abuja FCT under the national Leaders of the Distinguished Senator Nenadi Esther Usman.

Congresses and national convention slated for March and April this year.

Esther Usman 

Here are the General Highlights:

1. Distinguished Senator Nanadi Usman, Ph.D gave the opening remarks and acknowledged INEC for complying with the Federal High Court Judgement Order of 21st January, 2026 on 30th January 2026 Recognizing her leadership via Upload of the names of NWC members on the INEC portal as prerequisite to the conduct of congreeses and national convention.

Nenadi acknowledged the statutory national executive council (NEC) headed by Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State for it's 4th September 2024 appointment of a 29-man Interim National Working Committee/Caretaker Committee (INWC/NCTC) after the expiration of Julius Abure's tenure on 8th September, 2024.

Nenadi recalled the 18th July 2025 ratification of her INWC appointment in line with party's internal mechanism as admonished by the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025 that sacked Julius Abure and Umar Farouk Ibrahim and awarded all three issues in dispute in the Appellants favour.

Nenadi acknowledged the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April, 2025 in Suit No: SC/CV/56/2025 that dismissed the FCT High court Judgements of 8th October, 2024, the Appeal Court Judgement of 17th January, 2025 that earlier recognized Abure as national chairman for lack of Jurisdiction and also dismissed Julius Abure's cross appeal in Suit No: SC/CV/56A/2025 for lack of Jurisdiction.

Nenadi acknowledged the Federal High Court-9 Judgment Order of 21st January, 2026 that ordered INEC in line with the Supreme Court Judgement to recognize her leadership as the ONLY valid leadership of the party and for the SWIFT implementation by INEC on 30th January, 2026.

(2): Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha, the National Secretary gave major updates on party activities.

(i): The conduct of congresses and national convention as follows:

(a): Ward Congress: 14th March, 2026

(b): LGA Congress: 28th March, 2026

(c): State Congress: 11th April, 2026

(d): Zonal Congress/Delegates Election: 18th April, 2026

(e): National Convention: 25th April, 2026

(ii): The Senator Nanadi Usman led National Executive shall resume at the party's national Secretariat at Utako District, Abuja within the week on or before Friday the 6th February, 2026

(III): The Labour Party LP shall NOT be featuring in the 21st February, 2026 FTC AMAC & Area Council Election. The matter filed by the candidates seeking INEC recognition for upload of their names and particulars wa was dismissed by Justice Peter Lifu (JP) of the Federal High Court 9 Abuja on the grounds that it's application was statute barred (filed out of time) even though they had a good case.

(IV): Filling of Vacancies which occured in NWC & States Interim Executive arising from the defections 

(V): Membership Revalidation/New Registration: Hybrid Registration both Online and offline shall be adopted for Registration of 10 million members minimum to be unveiled sooner.

(VI): Setting up of Reconciliation committee to reconcile aggrieved party members and Julius Abure's group.

(3): The Board of Trustees BOT, NLC & TUC as critical stakeholders remarked separately and acknowledged Gov. Alex otti and also urged him to follow up with a joint session of NWC NEC with the NEC of NLC & TUC to arrive at plans for deploying an aggressive membership Registration and grassroot activities

(4): Governor of Abia State and leader of the Labour Party, LP, Dr Alex Otti stated that the meeting came a few days after the court affirmed that Julius Abure was no longer the National Chairman of the party.

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The governor provided the details of the meeting to journalists and expressed regret that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi was no longer with them.

He said, “Very soon the congresses will happen and the national convention will also take place.

“The other major issue discussed is the revalidation of membership and the registration of new members. 

A committee has been set up and very soon that will also start.

“We’ll begin with preparation for congresses that will happen in March, 2026.

“We also regretted the exit of the former leader of the party and former presidential candidate of the party. While we regret the exit, we wish him well.

“We’ve also decided that the party should come together and become a stronger force. 

We’ve also lost a few members to defection, even some members of the National Assembly. 

But despite all that, this party remains strong.

“We also decided that we need to set up a reconciliation committee. But the interim NWC will advise us on when to set up that committee. 

The whole idea is to reconcile every one who is waiting and desires to come back.

“We also appeal to Julius Abule and his team to sheath their swords and come back to the party. If they’re able to subject to the rules of the party, we will be happy to see them back.

“We also want to tell those who want to join the party that our doors are open to receive them. 

Finally we regret that we’ll not be able to participate as a party in the forthcoming FCT council elections.”

The Abia State governor, however, assured Nigerians that the party can only grow stronger."

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National Leader Of Labour Party, Alex Otti Says LP Will Never Join Any Coalition Ahead Of 2027 General Elections

Alex Otti 

National Leader of the Opposite Labour Party and governor ofAbia State Dr Alex Otti has stated that the Labour Party (LP) will never join any coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Abia State Governor said the Labour Party is already a coalition on its own comprising the Nigerian workers and people of progressive minds.




Alex Otti who addressed journalists after the Labour Party’s national executive committee meeting in Abuja on Saturday, said that there is no plan to join any coalition. Labour is already a coalition. This is the coalition of Nigerian workers and people who are progressive like-minded.


“So, I know when people talk about joining another coalition. We have no such plans,” he said.

The LP NEC meeting comes a few days after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja affirmed the removal of Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman.

The Nigeria's Electoral umpire Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was also ordered by the Court to recognize the Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee as the party’s lawful leadership.

And the Abia State governor confirmed this on Saturday, saying that the electoral umpire had obeyed the court order by removing the name of Abure from its website and had replaced it with Mrs. Usman.


Meanwhile, the impostor and agent of the ruling party Barrister Abure had described the court ruling as unacceptable, vowing to approach the Court of Appeal to seek redress.

Disregard Noises Of Opposition, Gov Otti Urges Abians, Says They Are Gathering For Themselves Not For Abians

Abia State Governor and National Leader of the Labour Party, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has urged Abians to disregard the recent tantrums and gatherings of members of the opposition parties who had the opportunity to develop the State in the past but failed to do so, stating that they are gathering for their selfish interests and not for the good of the people.

Governor Otti stated this at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Umuoriehi, the Headquarters of the Abia North Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuahia North LGA, during the dedication of the Church building recently reconstructed by the Governor, with his personal fund. 

Otti who is the National Leader of the Labour Party in Nigeria described the gatherings of the opposition politicians in the State against him as a failed project, saying that, it is only the empty barrel that makes noise.

"Pastor Uguru made reference to the noise that you may have been hearing in the last few days. 

"I want us to just dismiss it as noise, you know, and it's always the empty barrel that makes the loudest noise.

"As for gathering, as recorded in Isaiah chapter 54, verse 15, it says, Behold, they will surely gather, but the gathering is not of me. And since it's not of me, what would they do? They will scatter and they will fall for your sake. That's the holy book.

"And like I've always also said, some of these people speaking have forgotten what is written in Lamentations chapter 5, verse 37. And it's a big charge. Who are you to speak when the Lord has not spoken? 

"So, nobody should worry about that. We don't even think we should dignify them with responses", Gov. Otti stated.

Governor Otti said his government would continue to do its works of changing the narratives in the State, which is more important as these politicians are not interested in the people of the State.

"We should just do what we are doing. In everything, they will not talk about you, the Abia people. They are talking about themselves.

"But they are a tiny minority. And God doesn't make mistakes. And he doesn't have an unfinished project. So, I don't want anybody to lose breath or worry about it", Gov. Otti urged the congregants.

The State Chief Executive, who clarified that he did not do all the works in the Church building but renovated an already standing building, explained that he did not do the renovation project with government 's funds.

"It's not correct to say that I did everything. I did a little part of it. The Church was standing before now.

"So, what we did was a little renovation because we wanted it to look better. 

"It's also important for me to re-emphasise and I'm sure those who know me, know that government money did not come in here. 

"We only use government money for government business. But, because we also have a second address, we're able to do the things we were doing before now. Those of you who have been here long enough will remember that sometime about 2012, that I came here and led the fundraising for the construction of the conference office there", Gov. Otti stated.

The Governor used the opportunity to announce that the activities leading to the commemoration of this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day have commenced and would be concluded on 15th January, being the the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Earlier in his sermon, the President, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Abia North - Central Conference, Pastor Kennedy Ihuoma challenged the congregants to be faithful to God in all they do.

Pastor Ihuoma , who titled his sermon "Can I be a Joseph to Interpret the King's Dream", charged believers, especially those in government to be the Joseph of their time, who would be able to interpret the dreams and visions of their leaders, including Governor Alex Otti.

He narrated how the Governor worshiped in the Church and made a promise to reconstruct the Church building, from his personal funds, and was full of joy over the quality of work done in the Church building.

 

Pastor Ihuoma thanked the Governor on behalf of the Church leadership and members and prayed God to continue to bless him.

The Church dedication, which attracted many dignitaries including the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha, members of the State House of Assembly, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, acting SSG, Dr Emmanuel Mereibeole, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Ph.D, among others, featured the cutting of dedication ribbon and prayers offered for the Governor and his cabinet. 

Labour Party's National Working Committee (NWC) Affirm Alex Otti as the National Leader after Peter Obi Exit

 

Alex Otti 

The Labour Party's National Working Committee NWC have  in a unanimous decision, affirmed its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party follow the exit of the 2023 party's presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi.

The Senator Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee of the Labour Party in  a Communique signed the acting National Secretary Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha wishes His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi well in his future political endeavours and in his new political party.

Mr Peter Obi had  last week officially declared for the Coalition Political Party "African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of his preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Abia State governor Alex Otti remains the highest elected political office holder on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria and as such been affirmed as the National Leader of the party.

The NWC also reaffirmed the Labour Party as  Remained united, indivisible, indissoluble and steadfast in its mission to build a Nigeria founded on equal opportunity, social justice, and good governance. Accordingly, as the Party continues to monitor political developments across the country, the Labour Party remains a strong and viable political force and shall continue to operate as an independent, ideologically driven political organisation.

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*COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (NWC) MEETING OF THE LABOUR PARTY HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 7TH JANUARY 2026* 

1.0 *Introduction* 

 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party held its NWC meeting on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, to deliberate on key issues affecting the stability, growth, and strategic direction of the Party.

The meeting was convened in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Party Constitution 2019 (as amended), at a time of heightened political engagement across the country, ahead of the Party’s congresses and the forthcoming National Convention.

The meeting was chaired by the National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, and was attended by members of the National Working Committee.

2.0 *Deliberations* 

 *The National Working Committee engaged* in robust, candid, and far-reaching deliberations across all key governance areas. The Committee carefully assessed and reviewed the state of the Party following recent political developments and organisational activities.

These deliberations included field reports from the ongoing nationwide membership revalidation and registration exercise; preparations for the forthcoming congresses and National Convention of the Party; and events trailing the recent exit of the Party’s former presidential candidate, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi.

*The NWC also considered* other recent political developments, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) press release of 7th January 2026, which reaffirmed the Supreme Court judgment of 4th April 2025 that sacked Mr. Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party.

3.0 *Resolutions* 

Following exhaustive deliberations, the National Working Committee resolved as follows:

1. *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.

2. *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. Accordingly, as the Party continues to monitor political developments across the country, the Labour Party remains a strong and viable political force and shall continue to operate as an independent, ideologically driven political organisation.

3. *The NWC, in a unanimous decision, affirmed* its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party.

4. *The NWC received* the INEC press release of 7th January 2026 with relief and a sense of institutional clarity, noting that the release merely reaffirms the Supreme Court judgment of 4th April 2025, which held that the tenure of Mr. Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party had elapsed.

- The National Leadership of the Labour Party therefore urges INEC, in line with its press release and subsisting court judgments, to accord Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha all rights, recognition, and privileges attached to the office of National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party, in strict compliance with the rule of law and the Supreme Court judgment referenced by INEC.

5. *The NWC expressed* deep appreciation to Party members and Nigerians for their continued interest in, and confidence reposed in, the Labour Party. The Party urges Nigerians to continue to participate in the ongoing membership revalidation and registration exercise to enable the Party achieve its target of a 10-million-strong membership base nationwide.

6. *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 Labour Party leadership remains committed to ensuring credible, transparent, and inclusive congresses.

7. *The NWC noted* the recent expressions of interest by certain individuals to contest elective positions under the platform of the Labour Party. The party observed that this growing interest reflects the increasing confidence Nigerians have in the Party. 

Issued by:

*Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha* 

National Secretary, Labour Party (LP)

National Secretariat, Labour Party (LP)

Dated: 7th January 2026"

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Two Years in Office, Peter Obi Extols Alex Otti's Achievement's, Says You Don't Need to Tune to Radio to See His Works

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi has extolled the achievements of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, within 2 years in office, stating that one doesn't need to tune to the radio to know what the Governor is doing.

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‎According to the ‎Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State ‎Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Mr. Peter Obi was speaking during a ‎Special Anniversary Sabbath Service held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout, Umuahia. He noted that the two years anniversary of Governor Otti is worth celebrating as he has shown two years of impactful leadership with a difference.

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‎Obi said: "We have come to celebrate Two years with a difference. People have always said that they need eight years, they need ten years, they need twenty years. But, I've always said that one day can make a difference.

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‎"Everybody is seeing it in Abia. You don't need to tune to the radio. You don't need people to tell you. There's a difference. And that's what we're celebrating today.

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‎While calling on Abians to continue to uphold the Government of Governor Alex Otti in prayers, Mr. Obi urged Nigerians to pray that God touches the leaders as trustees to always use public funds to serve the people like Dr. Alex Otti is doing in Abia.

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"It is difficult to govern Nigeria, especially when you want to do it right. Continue to remember the Governor and the Commissioners who are helping him in prayers. Do the same thing for Nigeria; ‎that God should touch all of us who are leaders. Touch our hearts to use public money for public good. It is not our money.

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‎"We are just trustees. Like it's happening in Abia. We want it to happen everywhere in Nigeria.

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‎"When I say to people, I'm not desperate to be a President, I'm desperate to see Nigeria work. We want future leaders like him (Governor Otti)," the former Anambra Governor stated. 

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‎Speaking at the event, Governor Alex Otti attributed all the modest achievements recorded by his administration within 2 years to God who has been inspiring and strengthening him.

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‎Governor Otti who noted that without the grace of God and his enablement, all his vision for the State would not have been made possible.

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‎"I think, it's 1 Corinthians 3, verse 6, I'm going up to verse 7, and it says, I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God gave the increase. I, in this case was Paul. Paul said he planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase"

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‎"And verse 7 goes further to say, neither he who planted is anything, nor he who watered, but God who gave the increase. And that's why we are here, because we know that, we all have worked hard, but then you could work hard and nothing would come out of it, if God doesn't give you the increase and doesn't back you up.

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‎"So, because we recognize that everything we have done is of the Lord... so we return all the thanks to him," Governor Otti stated.

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‎He used the opportunity to thank all government officials including the legislative and judicial arms for their support for the new Abia project.

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‎While also thanking the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi for always identifying with his administration, he equally appreciated the Church for their sustained prayers.

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‎Earlier in his message on the topic; "At The Fullness Of Time", the former President, Abia North Conference of Seventh - Day Adventist Church, Pastor Enyinnaya K. Uguru enjoined leaders to be cautious on how they celebrate the present else they loose focus of the future. He  stated that God's purpose manifested in the life of Governor Otti in 2023 after several attempts to become  Governor, adding that "Periods of delays are periods of preparation."

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‎Pastor Uguru who said he stopped listening to Government media platforms because of lies, boldly said that the Governor is doing very well. "You are doing well, am saying it because I have evidences."

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‎While reacting to the theme of the celebration "Two years of Transformation; Sustaining the Momentum", the preacher said with Governor Otti on the saddle, Abia would continue to prosper. He prayed God to give the Governor more wisdom and understanding for more selfless services to the people.

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‎The service which featured special prayers for the administration of Governor Alex Otti and his cabinet was attended by notable Abians including senior Government appointees. 

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Alex Otti Led Labour Party Delegation Meets INEC, Submits Supreme Court Judgement on Leadership

A high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP), led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to discuss key developments within the party.

During the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership. He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the LP's current structure.

The Nigeria's Supreme court last week Friday in a land mark judgement sacked the Barrister Julius Abure led National Working Committee to put an end to the crisis rocking the party since 202 3 

The delegation was received by INEC’s Acting Chairman, Mr. Sam Olumekun, and other National Commissioners. Both parties engaged in discussions centered on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing democratic values.

Mr. Olumekun reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to neutrality, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.

More pictures from the event:

Source: INEC