Party politics: INEC, Presidency Complicits in Sustaining illegality to undermine Labour Party - Eragbe

 

Disclaimer: Tunji Sodiq is an impostor, public and Security operatives should beware - Oyo State Labour Party

It has come to the knowledge of the Oyo State Labour Party's interim State Working Committee that the former Chairman of our party Mr Tunji Sodiq (Atayese) is still parading himself as the State Chairman of our beloved party. We wish to state it clearly that he is an imposter.

The general public as well as security operatives in Oyo State and beyond should be aware.

The Oyo State Labour Party Interim Committee, under the leadership of Senator Ninandi (National interim chairman) and Hon. Dele Abiola (state interim Chairman), hereby informs the good people of Oyo State and beyond that they should not engage with the self-acclaimed bimpostor chairman, Mr. Atayese, or his so-called executives who claimed to have elected themselves through a kangaroo congress.

Atayese 

For clarity, no Congress has be conducted from the ward to local government and state level in Oyo State. Equally no directives for any Congress by the National Working Committee of the party has been given.

Mr. Atayese who previously served as the Oyo State Labour Party chairman though as the place holder for both PDP in the state and APC at the Federal level respectively, has his tenure expired. 

Additionally, the national and state executives under Julius Abure have been dissolved and disbanded by the be organs of our party ( NLC/TUC, political commission and the Labour Party Board Of trustees BOT). Just as The Supreme Court of Nigeria had also declared in it's land mark judgement 

Following this development, the NLC and TUC, who are the major stakeholders of the Labour Party, BOT and other stakeholders installed an interim National Working Committee (iNWC) under the leadership of Senator USMAN ESTHER NENADI i and recently an interim State Working Committee (iSWC) to oversee the affairs of the party and to conduct proper congresses that will produce legitimate leadership of the party in the state.

It is also important to state that a Federal High Court of Nigeria, in its ruling on October 15, restrained Abure and his cohort from conducting any congress. Therefore, any congress held in defiance of this order is contempt of court and should be considered invalid, and any leadership emerging from such unlawful activity has no legitimacy.

For the avoidance of doubt, below is the member list of the Labour Party Interim State Working Committee: 

Note:

There is no faction in the Oyo State Labour Party. There is only one authentic Interim Committee. Mr. Atayese and his gangs are impostors. No one should engage with them on any matter concerning the Labour Party.

Therefore, we also call on the different organs stakeholders of our dear party at the National, the NLC , TUC, their political commission, the Labour Party BOT and other stakeholders to also take a decisive steps and willfully rescue the party from the Barr Julius Abure led impostors. Nigerians especially the youths, students, artisans, farmers, women and many more are expecting more from Labour Party.

Thank you.

Mr Olufayo Mayowa 

Interim Treasurer 

Oyo State Labour Party

Apagun Olaolu Samuel Retains Labour Party Leadership Seat in Ogun State

Apagun 

In a remarkable display of resilience and strategic acumen, Apagun Olaolu Samuel has successfully retained his position as the leader of the Labour Party in Ogun State, overcoming significant challenges and opposition. This remarkable achievement underscores his commitment to the party's principles, pragmatic leadership style, political sagacity, broad based support and the trust placed in him by party members.

Navigating a Tumultuous Landscape

The political landscape in Ogun State has been anything but stable in recent months. Faced with internal disputes, rival factions, and external pressures, many anticipated a shift in leadership that could complicate the party's objectives. However, Samuel's steady hand and unwavering dedication to the Labour Party's vision have proven instrumental in maintaining unity and direction within the organization.

Building Bridges and Fostering Unity

One of Samuel’s key strategies in retaining leadership has been his focus on coalition-building and dialogue. Understanding the importance of inclusivity, he actively engaged with party members, listened to their concerns, and worked to address division within the ranks. By fostering an environment of open communication, Samuel has not only strengthened party cohesion but also reinstated confidence among stakeholders and supporters, honouring patriots and carpeting traitors and the neck deep transactional leaders

A Commitment to Grassroots Mobilization

Samuel’s leadership style is characterized by a strong emphasis on grassroots mobilization and his vociferous opposition of the incumbent ruling party and showing them navigation course without taking a political cruise. Recognizing that the strength of the Labour Party lies in its connection to the community, being a community development practitioner and an advocate for grassroots mobilisation, he spearheaded initiatives aimed at empowering local party structures and enhancing voter engagement. His outreach programs have resonated with constituents, reinforcing the party's relevance in an increasingly competitive political arena.

Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Vision

Throughout his tenure, Samuel has faced numerous challenges, including skepticism from political rivals who sought to undermine his leadership, having gone through the thick and thin, passing through the valleys of the shadows of death, his firmness stood him out. Despite this, he managed to leverage his experience and vision to navigate complex political waters. His ability to articulate the Labour Party's agenda effectively has galvanized support for him both local and at the national space, having drawn in new members, bolstering the party's appeal across different demographics, and has proven himself as an _Apagun-Pọ̀tẹ̀_ indeed

Impact on Ogun State Politics

Samuel’s retention of leadership has significant implications for the future of the Labour Party in Ogun State. By staying true to the party’s core values—such as social justice, equity, and transparency—he is positioned to steer the party toward greater electoral success in upcoming elections. His leadership represents a commitment to ensuring that the voices of the marginalized are heard and addressed, reinforcing the party's foundational mission.

Looking Ahead

As Apagun Olaolu Samuel continues to lead the Labour Party in Ogun State, his focus will likely remain on unity, strategic outreach, and grassroots empowerment. The road ahead may still present challenges, but with his demonstrated resilience and innovative approach, there is hope for a revitalized Labour Party under his leadership.

In conclusion, Samuel’s recent success in retaining his position is a testament to his unwavering dedication and the strong bond he has forged with party members. As the Labour Party gears up for future electoral battles, the foundations laid during this pivotal moment will undoubtedly shape its trajectory and impact within Ogun State and beyond. You must have heard before, but now you know, that Labour Party in Ogun State is in a safe hands.

Labour Party: Sir Dele Abiola to Lead Oyo State Interim State Working Committee - iNWC

 The interim National Working Committee (INWC) of  Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has constituted the interim state working committees for the States of the federation.

In Oyo State, Sir Dele Abiola has been appointed as the interim Chairman for the Chapter of the party.  This is according to the approved 24 member's list signed by the interim National Chairman and interim National Secretary of the party Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman and Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha.

 "The interim National Working Committee (INWC) of our great party (LP) has in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the statutory National Executive Council (NEC) pursuant to its resolutions of Friday July 18th 2025 in line with Labour Party Constitution 2019 (as amended) approved the appointment of the following members to serve as the Oyo interim State Working Committee leadership."

PRESS RELEASE: LABOUR PARTY SUBMITS LIST OF INTERIM STATE WORKING COMMITTEES (ISWC) TO INEC, CONSTITUTES MEMBERSHIP REVALIDATION COMMITTEE

Friday 5th December, 2025

"In line with the Constitution of the Labour Party and the resolutions of the Statutory NEC meeting held on 18th July 2025 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the Labour Party on 5th December 2025 submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the list of State Working Committee members for 32 states of the Federation and the FCT.

The State Working Committee lists for Ondo, Ekiti, Niger, and Kwara States are currently being finalised and will be forwarded to INEC in a subsequent correspondence. The Labour Party urges party faithfuls in the affected states to remain patient as urgent steps are being taken to resolve local issues involving party leaders in these four states.

Furthermore, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen the party’s preparedness for the 2027 presidential, national, and local elections, the Labour Party has notified INEC of the constitution of a National Steering Committee for Membership Revalidation/New Registration. This committee will also oversee the national launch of the Labour Party’s Nationwide Membership Drive, codenamed Labour Party Connect 10 Million Nigerians… Connecting 10 Million Patriots for a New Nigeria.

The Membership Revalidation/New Registration exercise is chaired by His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Deputy Governor of Abia State, with Comrade Ladi Iliya and Dr. Kingsley Okundaye serving as Deputy Chairmen with Kamal Yusuf Ahmed as Secretary.

The Labour Party enjoins its members and teeming supporters nationwide to take full advantage of the revalidation exercise scheduled to commence on December 17, 2025 and end on January 20, 2026, in order to revalidate their membership of the party. The party also calls on Nigerians who continue to bear the brunt of the current APC government's misrule to register with the Labour Party and be part of the movement for a New Nigeria.

The Party also urges the newly constituted Interim State Working Committees to cooperate fully with the National Steering Committee for Membership Revalidation/New Registration to ensure a seamless exercise and to help the party surpass its projected target of registering 10 million members within the stipulated time frame.

The Labour Party expresses profound appreciation to the Nigerian people, especially the media, for their steadfast support during recent challenging times. We urge all Nigerians to remain vigilant, as the forces that orchestrated the past crises - now resolved by the apex court - are still lurking around.

Labour Party… Forward Ever!

Ife Salako

Interim National Publicity Secretary

5th December 2025"

Breaking: Labour Party Submits Interim State Working Committees EXCOS To INEC

 The Labour Party of Nigeria LP has forwarded the names and members of the state working committee of the party to the Nigeria's Electoral umpire.

In a document signed by the party Chairman Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman and Party Secretary, Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha, addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contained the list of the State interims working committees of the party from across the States of the federation.

Labour Party: The Patriots and the Traitors, A Tale of Loyalty and Betrayal

By Apagun Olaolu Samuel

Apagun

History is often defined by stark contrasts, with figures emerging as either champions of their cause or betrayers of their ideals. The dichotomy of patriots and traitors is a powerful narrative that reflects the complexities of loyalty, identity, and moral dilemmas within societies. This article explores what motivates these individuals, the impact of their actions, and the lessons we can draw from their stories.

The Patriots: Defenders of Ideals

Patriots are typically characterized by their unwavering commitment to a cause, a nation, or a community. They are individuals who stand up for their beliefs, often at great personal risk, driven by a vision of a better future. The passion and sacrifice of patriots can ignite movements and inspire generations. 

Throughout history, many have been celebrated as heroes for their courage and sacrifice. Figures like George Washington, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela exemplify patriotism by fighting for freedom, justice, and the rights of their people. They rallied their communities, becoming symbols of hope and resilience. The motivation behind their patriotism often stems from a deep-seated love for their homeland and a commitment to the common good.

However, it is essential to recognize that patriotism can also be a double-edged sword. In some cases, it leads to exclusionary practices or justifications for violence against perceived enemies. The challenge lies in balancing devotion to one's country with the principles of inclusivity and justice for all.

 The Traitors: The Shadow of Betrayal

In contrast, traitors are often portrayed as individuals who abandon their principles, betray their communities, or side with oppressors. The term evokes strong emotions and is frequently used to vilify those who oppose the dominant narrative. However, the motivations behind acts of perceived treachery can be complex.

There are instances where individuals label themselves as traitors because they challenge the status quo, advocating for change that is necessary but unpopular. Historical figures like Benedict Arnold, who defected during the American Revolution, are often reviled for their actions. Yet, what is often overlooked is the internal struggle they faced, the circumstances leading to their decisions, and the potential necessity of their actions within a wider context.

Some traitors may act out of self-preservation, coercion, or manipulation, making their motivations more sympathetic in some narratives. For instance, individuals who collaborated with occupying forces during wartime may do so under duress, with their choices reflecting the harsh realities of survival.

The Intersection of Loyalty and Betrayal

The lines between patriotism and betrayal can often blur, with historical perspectives influencing how we interpret these identities. Betrayal is not always clear-cut; each individual's circumstances and motives shape their actions. What one group may see as treason, another may view as a courageous stand for justice.

Moreover, societal values shift over time, prompting a reevaluation of who is deemed a patriot or traitor. For example, many civil rights activists faced condemnation in their time but are now celebrated for their efforts to push society toward equality and justice. Thus, the narrative of patriots and traitors is not merely about actions but also about the societal context and perceptions that surround them. But in our own case as a political party, crafting the ideals and ideology of a political party has now become the simplest thing, but been ignored seems to be the starting point of political traitors, manipulating constitution of a political party.

Some years back, after the demise of the late Chairman of the Labour Party, a treacherous act was implanted in Mr. Sunday Abayomi Onigbinde popularly known as Arabambi to nominate Mr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman against the constitutional provision of making the first Deputy Chairman an automatic Chairman. The seed was sown in deep darkness when men were asleep, by dawn the job had been perfected and sealed. Because of the manner by which Abure came in, he became a fish bone hanging in our oesophagus, with the aid of Arabambi, believed to be his henchman, the indivisible twins toying with the destiny of millions of the citizens of Nigeria who so much believed in the rescue mission of the Labour Party.

As we are battling with the duo of Arabambi and Abure, another deadly snake is rearing her ugly head up, a man widely believed to be a mentee of Arabambi, who took him from Ogun State to contest in Lagos State under the banner of our party, who was believed to be preparing ground for Arabambi peradventure we wriggle the keys of the national Secretariat out of the dirty hands of Abure, having succefully implanted four out of the five slots given to the southwest in the recently released Interim National Working Committee and who was believed to have submitted a parallel Interim State Working Committee's name across the states in the southwest, a self acclaimed southwest leader of the Labour Party, a member of the house of representative from Ọjọ Constituency in Lagos, Hon. Seyi Sówùnmí.

This man has been working against the party by trying to be the only one nominating who must be who across the southwest. Let it be clearly known that we are no longer in the dispensation of dashing out political offices to girlfriends and family members but those who truly deserves it unlike that of Lagos State. We are on the lookout, any attempt by him to corner the party to his side shall be vehemently opposed. _Ani ka pa awọn ẹjọ, koro ọ tán, sebe loun saba lowo, ibà bimo náà tán nko, kilo féé ya?

Arabambi and his co-travellers are the greatest undoings of the Labour party. They have no intention of winning but of dining and wining with the APC's. It has become an opened secret that wherever you see Yayi, the upcoming gubernatorial candidate of APC for 2027 in Ogun State, you see Arabambi, working for his emergence. Who does that? And such a person is been acclaimed to be the Deputy National Chairman, an office for negotiations?

The tale of patriots and traitors challenges us to think critically about loyalty and sacrifice. It compels us to consider the motivations behind our actions and the consequences they may bring. As societies navigate conflicts and change, the legacies of both patriots and traitors remind us of the need for dialogue, empathy, and understanding in the pursuit of justice and truth.

In an increasingly polarized world, recognizing the nuanced motivations behind both loyalty and betrayal can foster a more compassionate understanding of history and an appreciation for the complexities of human nature. Ultimately, the stories of patriots and traitors serve as powerful reminders of our shared humanity and the enduring struggle for a better world.

Apagun Olaolu Samuel is the incumbent interim State Chairman of Labour Party, Ogun State.

Labour Party BOT: Unilateral actions of Seyi Showunmi in the Southwest must be Checked - Ogun State LP Chairman

Apagun Olaolu Samuel

Ogun State interim Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Apagun Olaolu Samuel has called on the Labour Party Board Of Trustees to checkmate the unilateral activities of the Honourable representing Ojo Federal Constituency of LAGOS STATE Seyi Sowunmi in the South West.

According to the letter addressed to the Secretary of the BOT and made available to the media , with the exception of Ogun State which has been an integral part of NWC if the party from the beginning, Seyi Sowunmi has been unilaterally nominating members of the interim national working committee for the Southwest without proper consultation.

It's noteworthy to add that in another petition to the Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee of the party by the Oyo State Stakeholders of the LP,  Sowunmi has also been accused of trying to supplanted the authentic Labour Party structures in some states  to set up his own State Working Committee for  the Labour Party.  

With individuals of questionable intents like Seyi Sowunmi, the party may only be moving from one crises to the other.

Below is the letter addressed to the Labour BOT Secretary: 

To:

The Secretary, 

Board of Trustee

Labour Party,

Nigeria,

Abuja.

*Petition Against Hon. Seyi Showunmi’s Unilateral Actions in the Southwest Region*

Dear Sir,

I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding the unilateral political activities of Hon. Seyi Showunmi within the Southwest region. It has come to my attention that he has been nominating members of the interim national working committee for the Southwest without proper consultation, with the exception of Ogun State, which has been an integral part of our party from the beginning.

Furthermore, it is alarming that he is also presenting nominations for the state working committees without engaging with key stakeholders and local party members. He claims to represent the Southwest leadership of the Labour Party, yet his actions suggest a self-serving agenda which undermines our democratic principles.  

His antecedents in Lagos are also a clear example of his undemocratic tendencies. 

If these actions continue unchecked, we risk creating a similar situation to that of Abayomi Arabambi, wherein one individual manipulates the party framework to benefit personal interests rather than those of all party members throughout the region. It is crucial to note that Hon. Showunmi’s jurisdiction is limited primarily to his role as a House of Representatives member in the OJO Constituency in Lagos. His attempts to exert influence across the Southwest should be scrutinized before he succeeds in destabilizing the Party. 

We urge the national body to take immediate action to address these issues and ensure a fair and representative process for all nominations within the Labour Party in the Southwest. It is essential that we uphold the core values of democracy, inclusivity, and collaboration that our party represents.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,

*Apagun Olaolu Samuel*

Chairman 

Labour Party 

Ogun State 

Cc:

Chairman, 

NLC Political Commission

Abuja

Secretary

Labour Party National

Abuja

To Senator Nenadi Usman: Petition Against Hon. Seyi Showunmi’s Unilateral Actions in the Southwest Region

 

5th, December 2025

To:

The Interim Chairperson,

Labour Party,

Nigeria,

Abuja.

*Petition Against Hon. Seyi Showunmi’s Unilateral Actions in the Southwest Region*

Dear Madam,

I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding the unilateral political activities of Hon. Seyi Showunmi within the Southwest region. It has come to my attention that he has been nominating members of the interim national working committee for the Southwest without proper consultation, with the exception of Ogun State, which has been an integral part of our party from the beginning.

Furthermore, it is alarming that he is also presenting nominations for the state working committees without engaging with key stakeholders and local party members. He claims to represent the Southwest leadership of the Labour Party, yet his actions suggest a self-serving agenda which undermines our democratic principles.  

His antecedents in Lagos are also a clear example of his undemocratic tendencies. 

If these actions continue unchecked, we risk creating a similar situation to that of Abayomi Arabambi, wherein one individual manipulates the party framework to benefit personal interests rather than those of all party members throughout the region. It is crucial to note that Hon. Showunmi’s jurisdiction is limited primarily to his role as a House of Representatives member in the OJO Constituency in Lagos. His attempts to exert influence across the Southwest should be scrutinized before he succeeds in destabilizing the Party. 

We urge the national body to take immediate action to address these issues and ensure a fair and representative process for all nominations within the Labour Party in the Southwest. It is essential that we uphold the core values of democracy, inclusivity, and collaboration that our party represents.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,

*Apagun Olaolu Samuel*

Chairman 

Labour Party 

Ogun State 

Cc:

Chairman, 

NLC Political Commission

Abuja

Secretary

Labour Party National

Abuja

Labour Party BOT Says Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee Remained Dissolved, Disclaimer Statement Forged

BOT Sets to Address Live Press conference 

Source within the Labour Party BOT has confirmed that Board of the Trustees of the party (BOT) and signatories have affirmed that they stand by the dissolution of the Nenadi Usman interim national working committee of the party."

According to the source: "That the purported "disclaimer" to BOT's sack of the Nenadi Usman committee is a desperate criminal *FORGERY* by members of the defunct Nenadi Usman committee, carried out in the same criminal tradition of Julius Abure whom they accuse of forgery and perjury."

Forged Disclaimer 

  The BOT shall address a live press conference in the nearest days ahead to reaffirm the sack of the Nenadi committee, expose the criminal forgery of this disclaimer and take further actions to help Labour Party members nationwide and the Nigerian public on general separate the authentic Labour Party from criminal elements in both the Abure renegades camp and the disbanded Nenadi Usman group.

Labour Party, a major opposition political party in the 2023 general elections plunged into leadership crises may fail to be the rallying platform in the 2027 general elections as the crisis may be deepening. 

Earlier Desolation Letter 

Labour Party BOT: Disclaimer Over the Letter Dated 2nd December 2025 And Tilted Expiration Of Labour Party Interim National Working Committee (NWC) Purportedly Written By The Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees And Secretary Board Of Trustees

 

The Labour Party (LP) Board of Trustees BOT Chairman Comrade S.O.Z EJIO and Secretary Comrade Salisu Mohammed has issued a disclaimer statement against the letter in circulation on the social media domains about the dissolution of the Senator Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee of the party.

Both the Chairman and the Secretary in letter signed by the duo today 3rd December  2025 dissociated themselves from the fake letter.

Below is the newly released letter:

Earlier Letter in Circulation:

BREAKING: Labour Party BOT Dissolve Nenadi Usman Led interim National Working Committee (iNWC)

The Labour Party (LP) Board of Trustees BOT has dissolved the Senator Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee of the party.

In a letter that surface on the internet, signed by COMRADE S.O.Z. EJIO and  COMRADE SALISU MOHAMMED as the Chairman and Secretary of the party's BOT respectively, notify the interim leadership of the expiration and dissolution of the of the body 

The letter Titled EXPIRATION OF LABOUR PARTY INTERIM NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (iNWC) reads in part.

The Board of Trustees (BOT) and National Executive Council (NEC) members, custodians and guardians

of the Labour Party of Nigeria, hereby notify you of the expiration and dissolution of the interim National Working Committee (iNWC) of the Labour Party headed by Sen. Nenadi Esther Usman as interim National Chairman and Sen. Nwaokocha Darlington as interim National Secretary.

The statutory NEC of the party will meet in due course to constitute a new National Working Committee in accordance with the party's constitution and the Electoral Act 2022.

This action is taken to save the Labour Party from further derailment, nationwide desertion and the destruction of Nigeria workers' last hope to rescue our country to the path of progress through true democratic governance.

You will recall that a three months (90 days) time frame was given to your committee on September 4,  2024 at Umuahia, Abia state, to organize nationwide congresses and national convention to elect substantive  of our party nationwide, but failed to achieve the said objectives after over 400 days or well more than a year. 

In spite of this failure, the statutory NEC meeting of the Labour Party, which held on July 18, 2025 at 

Transcorp Hotel, Abuja, re-appointed you to lead the INWC of the party for another period of 90 days to accomplish the same task. This time frame elapsed again on October 17, 2025 without achieving our party's ultimate goal of fruitful participation in all elections of the country during the period and the forthcoming 2027 general elections of Nigeria, the overwhelming incompetence of the dissolved NWC resulting in party members' plunging loss of faith and unabated desertion of our party nationwide to other political parties. 

Subsequent to the above, you are hereby requested to halt every activity in the name of the Labour Party and handover all documents of the party in your possession to the secretary of the Board of Trustees (BOT). 

While thanking you for your contributions in the past, we wish you well in your future endeavours and remain with best regards.

Hopefully, this will be a way forward and not another step towards more distablisation of the party .

What do you think?

Labour Party (LP) Press Statement : "COURT STOPS ABURE FROM GOING AHEAD WITH HIS ILLEGAL CONGRESSES

The general public, particularly all Labour Party (LP) supporters across the country, are hereby notified that on 26th November, 2025, the High Court of Abia State sitting in Isiala Ngwa granted an interim order in Suit No: HIN/47/2025. 

The order, sought by Hon. (Sir) Emmanuel Nwaeze Otti, restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Julius Abure and his illegal National Working Committee from proceeding with their purported and unlawful ward, local government, and state congresses.

The Labour Party (LP) therefore urges its teeming members nationwide to completely disregard the so-called illegal and unlawful congresses being promoted by Julius Abure and his associates. 

These illegal exercises have already been declared null and void by a court of competent jurisdiction. As a law-abiding political party, we enjoin all our members to respect and comply with the court’s directive. 

The Labour Party congresses will commence soon, and members will be duly informed once the details are finalised.

In the same vein, the Labour Party calls on the Inspector-General of Police, who is the 6th Defendant/Respondent in the matter, to ensure the arrest and prosecution of anyone organising or participating in any purported Labour Party congresses scheduled for 2nd, 4th, or 6th December, 2025 or on any other dates, except such activities are duly authorised by the legitimate leadership of the Party headed by Senator Nenadi Usman.

Furthermore, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who is the 7th Defendant/Respondent, being a responsible and law-abiding institution, is advised to dissociate itself from this illegality being orchestrated by individuals determined to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the Commission. 

In line with the Electoral Act and all relevant laws, the Labour Party (LP) will formally notify INEC of its authentic activities once its timetable for congresses and convention is released.

Ife Salako

Interim National Publicity Secretary

Labour Party (LP)

1st December, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: A High Court In Abia State Restrained INEC From Recognizing Barr Julius Abure Nor Monitoring His Purported Congresses

A High Court of Abia State of Nigeria on Monday Restrained the Nigeria's Electoral umpire the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) from recognizing Barr Julius Abure nor monitoring his purported congresses slated for 2nd, 4th and 6th of December, 2025.

Barrister Julius Abuse and Alhaj Lamidi Apapa against the Supreme Court ruling, for their selfish gains are working with the Presidency to ensure the distablisation of the major opposition political party in the country, Labour Party.

Victory For Democracy Against Trampling on the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025 in Suit No: SC/CV/56/2025 & LP NEC Resolutions of 18th July 2025 and the Federal High Court Judgement of 15th August 2025

 

PRESS RELEASE: OGUN STATE LABOUR PARTY DISSOCIATES FROM PURPORTED CONGRESSES, WARNS MEMBERS AGAINST "UNSCRUPULOUS ELEMENTS

 

Date: December 1, 2025

The Ogun State Chapter of the Labour Party, loyal to the Interim National Executive Council (INEC) led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has unequivocally dissociated itself from the purported ward and state congresses being planned by certain unscrupulous elements within the party.

This position was reached during an emergency online meeting of the State Interim Executive Committee and other critical stakeholders held on Saturday, November 30, 2025.

The meeting resolved as follows:

1. *Total Dissociation from Illegitimate Congresses:* The Ogun State Labour Party completely dissociates itself from any planned congresses by individuals loyal to the sacked National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, whose tenure has long expired. We declare such activities as illegal, unconstitutional, and not recognized by the legitimate leadership of the party.

2. *Rejection of APC Infiltrators:* The party in Ogun State has resolved that it cannot and will not work with individuals such as Mr. Arabambi Abayomi and his cohorts, who are publicly known to be acting as agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) within the Labour Party. Their actions are aimed at destabilizing our party and undermining its integrity.

3. *Condemnation of Transactional Politics*:The gathering of these individuals planning the illegitimate congresses comprises transactional politicians of questionable intent. Their allegiance is not to the ideals of the Labour Party but to their personal interests and their patrons in the APC.

4. *Guidance to Party Faithful* Consequently, all loyal members of the Labour Party in Ogun State are hereby directed to disregard any information or directives emanating from these factions. Members are urged to remain vigilant and only recognize official communications from the Ogun State Executive Committee, which operates under the authority of the Nenadi Usman-led National Interim Executive Committee.

5. *Future Congresses*: Information regarding the legitimate and officially sanctioned nationwide congresses will be communicated to members at the appropriate time through the proper channels.

The Ogun State Labour Party calls on its teeming supporters, the general public, and all relevant institutions to ignore the activities of these unscrupulous elements, as their actions are null, void, and of no effect.

*Signed*:

*Kika Glasgow*

Publicity Secretary,

Labour Party,Ogun State Chapter

(For the State Executive Committee)

INEC RECEIVED LABOUR PARTY (LP) AUTHENTIC NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (NWC) INTERIM LIST

The Nigeria's Electoral umpire the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday received the Labour Party (LP) Interim National Working Committee in Abuja.

The Senator Usman Nenadi led interim National Working Committee of the party submitted to the authentic list to the electoral body.

The Satisfied copy received by the INEC with the commission stamp has been made available to the public and media.

The National Chairman 

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters 

Plot 436 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja FCT 

Sir,

FORWARDING OF THE LIST OF RECONSTITUTED MEMBERS OF THE LABOUR PARTY INTERIM NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP 

The Leadership of the Labour Party presents it's esteemed compliments to the Chairman, and entire management of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

We are pleased to forward herewith the names and designations of the reconstituted members of the Labour Party Interim National Leadership in line with the party's constitution and the STATUTORY National Executive Council (NEC) Resolutions of Friday 18th July, 2025 already forwarded to the commission in the party's correspondence dated 18th July, 2025 and acknowledged by the commission on Monday 21st July 2025 (See as attached- Annexure 1).

The Chairman may recall that at the said NEC meeting of 18th July, 2025 resolution submitted to the commission, the STATUTORY NEC MEMBERS of the Labour Party convened in furtherance of the Labour Party constitution and in alignment with the letters and spirit of the April 4th, 2025 Judgement of the Supreme Court in suit No: SC/CV/56/2025 and subsequently, inaugurated the Leadership of the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the party led by Distinguished Senator Nenadi Esther Usman as Interim National Chairman and Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the Interim National Secretary among others with the mandate to constitute the full body of the Interim National Leadership in accordance with ARTICLE 13 of the Labour Party Constitution 2019 (As Amended)

In exercise of the powers confered upon it by the NEC, the National Leadership transmitted an abridged list of some members of the Interim National Working Committee to the Commission by letter dated 4th August 2025, which the Commission duly Acknowledged on 5 August 2025 (see attached - Annexure II)

We are therefore pleased to formally notify the Honourable Chairman and to transmit to the Commission the complete list of the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party, in accordance with the party's Constitution and applicable regulations. The Commission is kindly requested to note that the names and designations contained herein SUPERSEDES those provided in our earlier correspondence of 4th August 2025, referenced above.

Complete list of the members of the Labour Party Interim National Working Committee (INWC) constituted with the requisite spread across the Six geo-political zones of the country in line with the Labour Party Constitution 2019 (As Amended) and other enabling laws and regulations.

NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (INWC) LIST 

1. Senator Nenadi Usman, PHD, National Chairman.

2. Senator Darlington Nwokocha, National Secretary.

3. Comrade Mohammed Usman Misau, Deputy National Chairman (TUC).

4. Mrs. Nike Oriola, Deputy National Chairman (Female)

5. Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, Deputy National Chairman (NLC).

6. Comrade Eragbe Anslem Aphimia, National Youth Leader.

7. Sarah Samuel Bago, National Woman Leader.

8. Hajia Aishat Madije, National Financial Secretary.

 

9. Hamisu Sani Turaki, National Treasurer.

10. Mr. Ife Salako, National Publicity Secretary.

11. Arch. Chinelo Ofoche, National Organizing Secretary.

 

12. Barr Eric Ifere, National Legal Adviser.

13. Edwin Sajo Bafteng, National Auditor.

 

14. Gloria George Omunu, Deputy National Secretary.

 

15. Mr. Joseph Ndirang, Deputy National Secretary.

16. Alhaji Aminu Abdul Aziz Kanya, Deputy National Secretary 

17. Prof. Austin Uche Akubue, National Vice Chairman South East.

18. Pastor Mrs. Martina Umana, National Vice Chairman South South.

 

19. Barr Femi Kehinde, National Vice Chairman South West.

20. Hon. Ali Akpandam, National Vice Chairman North Central.

21. Prof. Silas Lamela, National Vice Chairman North East.

22. Shehu Isah Sarkin Kudu, National Vice Chairman North West.

23. Mrs. Priscillia Chukwu Ijeoma, Deputy National Woman Leader South East.

24. Barr Stephanie Ebitari Ekpebulu, Deputy National Woman Leader South South.

 

25. Susannah Idowu Ojo, Deputy National Woman Leader South West.

 

26. Barr Amanda Pam, Deputy National Woman Leader North Central.

 

27. Mrs. Mairo A. Umar, Deputy National Woman Leader North East.

28. Hajia Binta Ma'aruf, Deputy National Woman Leader North West.

29. Hon. Chidiebere Darlington Anyanwu, Assistant National Youth Leader South East.

30. Henry P. D. Ayagere, Assistant National Youth Leader South South 

31. Mr. Oladotun Emmanuel, Assistant National Youth Leader South West 

32. Mr. Graham Gande, Assistant National Youth Leader North Central 

33. Comrade Joshua John Sambo, Assistant National Youth Leader North East

34. Fodio Barau Ahmed, Assistant National Youth Leader North West

The Commission is further kindly invited to take legal and official notice that the members of the party whose names and designations  portfolios are listed above are the LEGITIMATE AND AUTHENTIC Interim National Working Committee Leadership of the Labour Party.

Please accept as always, the assurances of our esteemed regards and commitment to the democratic development of Nigeria.

Signed

Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman, National Chairman (Interim)

Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha, 

National Secretary (Interim)

Labour Party LP 

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COMMUNIQUE: Southwest Labour Party Leaders Back Senator Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee

call on the Political Commissions of the NLC and TUC to urgently rescue the Party from political  impostors

Nenadi 

The labour party leadership in the Southwest have thrown their weight behind the Supreme Court recognized Senator Nenadi Usman Led National Working Committee of the party in Nigeria.

The South West Leaders in a Communique to the Nenadi led Leadership on Wednesday dissociated itself from the illegal Communique circulated on behalf of the sacked former National Chairman of the party Julius Abure, reaffirmed the Senator Nenadi Usman led National Working Committee as the sole authentic leadership of the Labour Party in Nigeria.

FULL COMMUNIQUE BELOW;

 COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF SOUTHWEST STAKEHOLDERS OF THE LABOUR PARTY (LP).

Sequel to the online meeting of the Labour

Party Leaders and Stakeholders of the South West Zone on 26th November, 2025, which centered on the State of the Labour Party in Nigeria and the South West:

The group dissociated itself from the illegal Communique circulated on behalf of the sacked former Chairman Julius Abure, on social media platforms as the South West position on Labour Party issues.

The Stakeholders having critically assessed the state of affairs of the Party in the country and in each state of the South West especially from 2023 to date agreed as follows:

1. Reaffirmed the Senator Nenadi Usman led National Working Committee as the sole authentic leadership of the Labour Party in Nigeria.

2. Urged INEC to do the needful by obeying the Supreme Court Judgement and officially recognizing the Nenadi Usman led National Working Committee of the Party.

3. Requested the Senator Nenadi Usman led National Working Committee to live up to expectations by immediately organizing all Party structures in the States, Local Governments, Wards and Polling Units in preparation for Congress and our National Convention.

4. Formally recognized the victimisation faced by many party Loyalists in the South West as a consequence of the so called Abure and Apapa group closely working with the APC/Tinubu Presidency hell bent on their mission to destabilize the party as a means of cashing out from their pay masters.

5. Finally South West Stakeholders called on the Political Commissions of the NLC and TUC to urgently rescue the Party from political jobbers and opportunists like Julius Abure and his fellow impostors.

Signed

Southwest Labour Party Leaders

PRESS RELEASE - RE: FAKE COMMUNIQUE FROM IMPOSTORS; A SUPREME COURT-MANDATED INTERIM EXECUTIVE IS IN CHARGE OF THE LABOUR PARTY

Date: November 26, 2025

The attention of the authentic leadership and membership of the Labour Party (LP) in the South-West Geo-Political Zone has been drawn to a fictitious and misleading communique purportedly issued by a "South-West Chairmen & Secretaries Caucus" on November 21, 2025.

We wish to state categorically that this document is the handiwork of impersonators and suspended members loyal to the sacked former National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure. This communique is not only null and void but also a brazen act of contempt against the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The general public, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all stakeholders are hereby urged to disregard this communique in its entirety as it is built on a foundation of falsehood and illegality.

For clarity, we state the following incontrovertible facts, now further reinforced by fresh and comprehensive judicial pronouncements:

1. The Supreme Court Has Spoken Conclusively: The authority of the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Executive is rooted in the final judgment of the Supreme Court. 

       As confirmed in a recent statement, the latest judgment, August 15, 2025, from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which struck out a suit by Abure's faction for want of jurisdiction, aligns squarely with the earlier decision of the Supreme Court, delivered on 4 April 2025 in Appeal No. SC/CV/56/2025.

 That landmark ruling "unequivocally nullified all previous recognitions of Abure’s purported leadership of the Labour Party."

2. The Law is Binding on All: Pursuant to Section 287 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the decision of the Supreme Court is binding on all persons and authorities in Nigeria. 

The Abure faction, by continuing to parade itself as a legitimate organ of the party, is in gross violation of this constitutional provision.

3. The Legitimate Authority is Senator Nenadi Usman: 

Following these conclusive judicial pronouncements, the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Executive remains the only lawful body recognized by law to steer the affairs of the Labour Party. The Federal High Court's recent refusal to entertain the suit by Abure's faction is a clear testament to this reality.

4. The Ikeja Meeting is an Illegitimate Charade: The meeting held in Ikeja, Lagos, was an assembly of individuals acting upon a leadership mandate that has been nullified by the highest court in the land. They lack any legal or moral authority to convene or make decisions in the name of the Labour Party.

Rebuttal of Specific Falsehoods in the Communique:

5. On Congress dates and INEC Notification: The discussions on congresses are not only presumptuous but illegal. Only the legitimate Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Executive, operating under the authority of the Supreme Court's judgment, has the mandate to determine the timeline and modalities for our future party congresses.

6. On Reconciliation with the Apapa Faction: The so-called "unanimous approval" for the re-absorption of Alhaji Lamidi Apapa and Abayomi Arabambi is a fraudulent attempt by one nullified faction to absorb another. It is a meeting of ghosts, whose decisions have no place in the real Labour Party.

 The authentic party structure under Senator Nenadi Usman will determine any genuine reconciliation.

7. On the Proposed Press Conference: The planned press conference in Abeokuta is an attempt to create confusion and mislead the public. We warn media houses and the public not to lend their platforms to these individuals who are acting in defiance of a binding Supreme Court judgment.

Our Stance:

We, the authentic State Chairmen, Secretaries, and Leaders of the Labour Party across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States, held a meeting this evening, November 26,

2025. We unanimously reaffirmed our total and unflinching support for the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Executive, whose authority is firmly rooted in the final judgment of the Supreme Court.

We are committed to working with this legitimate leadership to reposition the Labour Party, ensure true internal democracy and galvanize our members for the upcoming electoral cycles. The South-West Zone is united, law-abiding, and will not allow political buccaneers to destabilize our great party or hold the sanctity of the Judiciary in contempt.

Signed:

Comrade Kika Glasgow (Acting Publicity Secretary, South-West Zone)

Labour Party National Chairman Nenadi Condemns Abduction Of Kebbi, Niger Pupils, Calls for Decisive Action on Insecurity

Nenadi 

The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party in Nigeria, Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed deep sorrow and alarm over the abduction of more than 300 pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Senator Usman described the incident as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s deteriorating security environment, noting that such a large-scale abduction “without early detection” underscores the gravity of the nation’s security challenges.

Nenadi warned that the Nigerian state “cannot continue to watch helplessly while its citizens are attacked with reckless abandon,” stressing that the country is “drifting dangerously towards the precipice of state failure.” 

LP Chair pinned that the recent escalation of violence nationwide—particularly the shutdown of schools due to safety concerns—should alarm all Nigerians.

Senator Usman urged the government to take urgent and decisive steps to reverse what she termed the country’s “dangerous descent into anarchy.” 

She highlighted the need to tackle widespread hunger and economic hardship, which she said are driving insecurity. “In any society where poverty has reached catastrophic levels, insecurity becomes an inevitable consequence,” she noted.

US Planned intervention Against Terrorism In Nigeria, Commendable _ LP

STATEMENT ON US PRESIDENT TRUMP'S INTENSION TO INTERVENE AGAINST KILLING OF CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA

Eleven years ago, before Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu railroaded the Nigerian system to declare him President over us, Tinubu wrote these exact words on his official Twitter handle, now X, of January 19, 2014: "The slaughtering of Christian worshippers is strongly condemnable. It calls to question the competence of Jonathan to protect Nigerians."  

At the time Tinubu made that statement in January of 2014, authoritative data provides that 11,000 Christians in Nigeria were killed by Islamists during a four-year period of the PDP's rule from 2009 to 2014. This genocide figure was by Boko Haram alone. Then another dimension of Christian massacres began from 2010 when Jihad extremists masquerading as Fulani herdsmen murdered another 6,500 Christians in another four-year period between 2010 and 2015. This was just before the Buhari and Tinubu APC merger successfully took over the federal government of Nigeria.

In comparison, with Nigeria under his watch as President and under just two years of Tinubu's administration between 2023 and 2025, the number of Christians massacred by Islamic extremists skyrocketed to 14,122, an almost 100% casualty increase in time ratio compared to the PDP years. 

Nigerians will recall that In order to rid the PDP and Jonathan government by portraying that administration as incompetent before Nigerians and the globe, especially in the security front, and to justify take over federal power, the same Tinubu and late former President Muhammadu Buhari led a high-powered delegation of their APC merger stalwarts to the United States to meet then US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry. This was on January 25, 2015. 

The mission was to drive home the point that insecurity in Nigeria was intolerable and they needed the support of the US government to help stop the genocide in Nigeria by getting rid of the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

It is therefore terribly wicked, godless and extremely unpatriotic of Bola Tinubu, now as President, to deny that there are no targeted Christian massacres in Nigeria. It is the height of shameless selfishness, betrayal of the Nigeria constitution and treason for either him, any regime agent or agency speaking for the administration to deny that there are no Christian massacres in Nigeria. This is especially considering that the figure of victims that made Tinubu and Buhari to lead a protest delegation to the United States in 2015 has now doubled under Tinubu's administration.

This is why, in the view of the Labour Party, we consider the offer of President Donald Trump to help Nigerians out of our security calamity under the current Tinubu-APC administration is godsent, timely and highly commendable.

The Labour Party therefore wishes to express heartfelt commendations on behalf of Nigerians to President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz, the United States Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, ex-Mayor Mike Arnold and other Americans for the immense work of research, evaluation and conviction they have demonstrated in their intervention initiative.

In their planned interventions, the Labour Party also wishes to entreat the US government to extend protection and sustainable security cover to liberal and moderate Muslim communities whose members are also targeted and in some occasions killed because of their sympathy or support for their Christian neighbours who are under the yoke of Islamic extremists' massacre, livelihood deprivations through violent farmland dispossession and displacements across many parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt states of our country. 

The Labour Party hereby also commends several Nigeria Muslim voices who have demonstrated remarkable patriotism in supporting the Donald Trump initiative to help protect their Nigerian Christian brethren, terror sacked communities and their livelihood for collective peace and progress. They have shown by their novel spirit of mutual humanity that one united Nigeria, irrespective of religion and political differences, is truly possible, if we have good leaders in place.

It is this kind of pan-Nigeria spirit and undiscriminating interfaith harmony Nigeria urgently needs today to overcome and put behind us the terrorist catastrophés that has been covertly promoted by Nigeria's successive governments since 2009 and which has come to a devastating climax in President Bola Tinubu's Muslim-Muslim regime.

Finally, we wish to heartily salute US music icon, Miss Nicki Minaj, for using her global youths and Gen-Z platform to draw attention to the genocide, unimaginable IDP homeland displacement crises and despair of millions of Northern Nigeria citizens who, though mostly Christians, have admixture of

collateral Muslim victims among them.

The Labour Party wishes to implore other famous artistes, sportsmen, movie stars, writers and philanthropic industrialists all over the globe to emulate Miss Minaj's sterling humanitarian heart, practical compassion and example. This is in the hope that their collective voice, oncoming global solidarity mobilization and sequel humanitarian concerts for millions of Nigeria's IDPs will spur President Tinubu, his administration's National Security Adviser, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, and the government's Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, to abolish their despicable, complicit long standing policy of pacifying these soulless mass murderers with billions of Nigerians' taxpayers money. 

The above disgraceful policy, to borrow President Trump's word, involves officials and military brass of the Tinubu federal government regularly sitting with fully armed terrorists, ransom kidnapping bandits and rapists, including attending the marriage of children of these mass murderers in their forest lairs. A terrorist engagement policy unheard-of anywhere in the world.

*Tony Akeni Le Moin*

Labour Party National

Publicity Secretary (Interim)