Senator Nenadi Esther Usman Emerges As The Substantial National Chairman Of Labour Party

 Distinguished Senator Nenadi Esther Usman has finally emerged the substantive National Chairman of the opposition Labour Party of Nigeria (LP)

At the ongoing National Elective Convention in Umuahia, Abia State the interim National Chairman emerged substantive.

Some of the members of her Interim National Working Committee also emerged while new faces were also selected. It was a consensus method.

Consequently upon the announcement of the new NWC, Oyo State Labour Party's Chairman Sir Dele Abiola congratulated the new leadership adding that Senator Nenadi and many others deservedly earn the positions.

*NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (NWC) MEMBERS 2026 - 2030 SESSION* 

1. National Chairman:  Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD, 

2. National Secretary:  Hon. Iheanacho Obioma,

3. Deputy National Chairman (Female):  Mrs. Nike Oriola,

4. Deputy National Chairman (NLC):  Comrade Salisu N. Mohammed,

5. Deputy National Chairman (TUC):  Comrade Quadri Olaleye,

6. National Financial Secretary: Comrade Engr. Dr. Eragbe Anslem Aphimia (C.REG, COA),

7. National Treasurer: Hamisu Santuraki,

8. National Auditor: Sule Garba Mafara,

9. National Organizing Secretary: Mrs. Oluchi Opara,

10. National Publicity Secretary: Ken Eluma Asogwa,

 

11. National Legal adviser: Barr. Taiwo Mary Ajayi,

12. National Women Leader: Hilda Dokubo,

13. National Youth Leader: Comrade Collins Chimaobi Opara,

14. Deputy National Secretary: Amb. Lewis Abah,

15. Deputy National Secretary: Chris Antigha Uyot,

16. Deputy National Secretary: Comrade Chief Oko Eze Splendour,

17. National Vice Chairman South East: Ishmael Onuoha,

18. National Vice Chairman South South: Dr. Kingsley Okundaye,

19. National Vice Chairman South West: Comrade Biodun Olamosu,

20. National Vice Chairman North Central: High Chief Peter Ameh,

21. National Vice Chairman North East: Alhaji Saleh Lawan,

22. National Vice Chairman North West: Comrade Ibrahim Mahmoud Umar, 

23. Deputy National Women Leader South East: Arch. Chinelo Ofoche,

24. Deputy National Women Leader South South: Barr. Stephanie Ebitari Ekpebulu,

25. Deputy National Women Leader South West: Susan Ojo,

26. Deputy National Women Leader North Central: Mrs. Sarah Samuel Bago,

27. Deputy National Women Leader North East: Hajia Bintu Konto,

28. Deputy National Women Leader North West: Binta Ma'Aruf,

29. Assistant National Youth Leader South East: Mazi Excel Onwaneri,

30. Assistant National Youth Leader South South: Dr. Gloria George Omunu,

31. Assistant National Youth Leader South West: Akinpelumi Olusegun Olasubomi,

32. Assistant National Youth Leader North Central: Dr. Graham Gande,

33. Assistant National Youth Leader North East: Usman Umar,

34. Assistant National Youth Leader North West; Aminu Abdullazzi.

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Labour Party Convention Invalidate Julius Abure National Convention and congresses, Affirmed the Constitution of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman Led NWC

At the ongoing elective National Convention in Umuahia, Abia State, the delegates have Invalidated the purported national convention conducted by the ex-national chairman of the party Mr. Julius Abure. The convention also Invalidated congresses later conducted by the convention.

However, the convention ratified the then appointment of the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led interim National Working Committee.

Up to eleven motions were moved and passed by the convention. Among those that moved the motions and seconded it are the National Youth Leader Comrade Anslem Eragbe and Mrs. Nike Oriola moved and seconded the motions invalidating the the congresses conducted the by Abure. Another motion also affirmed the constitution of the interim state working committee across the states of the federation.

The just conducted wards, locals and States congresses were also adopted and unanimously passed by the convention.

Among other motions moved and passed they the NEC in section is the Commendation votes in favour of INEC, Judiciary, Alex Otto led management of the Labour party and Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led national working committee (interim) for restoring stability to the Labour Party (LP)

Ahead of the delegates votes, the convention also moved, seconded and passed the resolution of the interim National Working Committee for the proper conductions of the substantial elective national working committee.

Coming News: Labour Party National Convention to elect National Officers for the party holds today April 28, 2026 at Umuahia, Abia state

Coming News

R E M I N D E R

Labour Party National Convention to elect National Officers for the party holds today April 28, 2026 at Umuahia, Abia state.

Time: 12noon forward.

The Theme of the Convention is — Labour Party Rising: United in Victory

PRESS STATEMENT : ABURE FACTION’S PLOT TO DISRUPT STATE CONGRESSES FAILED; FRESH PLOT TO DISRUPT 28TH APRIL NATIONAL CONVENTION UNCOVERED — SOUTH WEST CHAIRMEN RAISE ALARM

Friday, 25th April 2026

ATTENTION: National Leadership, Labour Party | INEC | DSS | Nigeria Police Force | General Public.

We, the State Working Committee members of the Labour Party across the six South West states, wish to alert the National Leadership, INEC, security agencies, and the general public to a sinister plot by political contractors loyal to the Julius Abure faction to disrupt the activities of the Labour Party.

Our Findings:

1. Failed Disruption: The Abure faction attempted to disrupt the State Congresses held across the country today, Friday, 25th April 2026. Their plot failed due to the vigilance of party members and security agencies.

2. New Threat: we have credible intelligence that the same elements, many of whom earlier defected to the ADC, are now mobilizing to stage protests and cause chaos at the National Convention scheduled for Monday28th April 2026.

3. Bad Faith & Hypocrisy: these individuals abandoned the party but rushed back only after recent court rulings affirmed the Nenadi Esther Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha-led National Working Committee as the authentic leadership. On record, Julius Abure conducted his own congresses in December 2025 without involving us. Despite several reconciliation attempts, they rejected peace and now demand inclusion after the process is concluded.

Our Position:

1. The Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses in the South West were duly organized, conducted, and concluded. New executives have emerged to pilot the affairs of the party.  

2. We call on the National Leadership not to allow these political contractors to derail the party. They were the architects of Abure’s travails and must not be allowed to distract us again.  

3. We urge INEC, DSS, and the Nigeria Police to secure the venue of the 28th April National Convention and prevent impostors from undermining the party’s democratic process.

The task before us is enormous: grassroots outreach, mass mobilization of Nigerians into the Labour Party, and strategic planning to win elections. We refuse to be distracted by elements whose only trade is crisis.

The South West Labour Party is united, focused, and moving forward.

Forward Ever, Backward Never.

Signed:

For and on behalf of the State Working Committee Members

Labour Party, South West Region

Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti States

Through:

Hon. Mustapha Adebayo Muhydeen

State Chairman, Labour Party, Osun State

PRESS RELEASE : SENATOR USMAN PARTICIPATES IN WARD CONGRESS AS LABOUR PARTY (LP) BEGINS NATIONWIDE EXERCISE, COMMENDS INEC FOR PROFESSIONALISM

 

"The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, today participated in the party’s ward congress in her Jere South Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The exercise was held jointly with Jere North Ward at the same venue.

Speaking after observing the process, Senator Usman noted that ward members peacefully elected new executives to manage party affairs at the grassroots level. This marks the commencement of our congresses with the ward level. 

What you have seen here are Jere North and Jere South conducting their congresses together, as is customary. New executives have been duly elected, she said.

She outlined the next phases of the exercise, stating that the party will proceed to local government and state congresses before culminating in a national convention scheduled to hold in Umuahia, Abia State on Tuesday 28th April, 2026.

On inclusivity, Senator Usman re-affirmed the party’s commitment to gender balance, emphasizing the importance of increased female participation in leadership, particularly in party administration.

Ward congresses were conducted nationwide across the 8,809 political wards in Nigeria. The elected ward executives are expected to participate in the forthcoming local government congresses scheduled for April 24, 2026, followed by state congresses on April 25, leading to the national convention on April 28, 2026.

Senator Usman expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, describing it as orderly and well-coordinated. She commended INEC for its prompt deployment of monitoring teams across the country.

“Reports from across the federation indicate that the exercise was largely peaceful and well-organised, with INEC playing a commendable role through timely monitoring, she stated.

She urged party members to sustain the peaceful conduct observed during the ward congresses throughout the remaining stages of the process, including the national convention.

Ken Eluma Asogwa

Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman, Ph.D

April 23, 2026"

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COURT OF APPEAL DISMISSES ABURE’S APPEAL, CENSURES HIM FOR ABUSING JUDICIAL PROCESS

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LABOUR PARTY

LP leaders and lawyers 

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has, in a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of Justices, dismissed the appeal filed by Barrister Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party.

It will be recalled that on 21st January 2026, Hon. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, reaffirmed the earlier judgement of the Supreme Court that removed Barr. Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Senator Nenadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the Party, to the exclusion of all others.

Dissatisfied with that decision, Barr. Abure approached the Court of Appeal in suit No. CA/ABJ/CV/255/2026 – Barr. Julius Abure & Anor v. Sen. Nenadi Esther Usman & 3 Ors – seeking to overturn the judgment of the lower court.

In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi, with Justices A. B. Mohammed and Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike concurring, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court. The court held that the Supreme Court had, on 4th April 2025, conclusively settled the leadership dispute within the Labour Party when it nullified the convention that purportedly returned Barr. Abure as National Chairman.

The appeal court agreed with the trial court that the court below had the powers under Section 251 of the Constitution to compel a statutory Federal Government agency to perform its functions when it ordered the INEC to recognise Senator Nenadi Usman as the national chairman of the Labour Party. The appeal court also agreed with the trial court that the constitution of the Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party headed by Usman was a doctrine of necessity needed to provide leadership in the party when there seemed to be a vacuum in the party. 

The Justices strongly criticised Barr. Abure for abuse of court process and for going on forum shopping in a Nasarawa State High Court on a matter already decided by the Supreme Court and for persisting in laying claim to the leadership of the Party despite the clear and unambiguous pronouncement of the apex court. The Court further held that the appeal was devoid of merit and constituted an abuse of court process.

Consequently, the Court, while dismissing the appeal by Barr. Abure, imposed a cost of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) against him for wasting judicial time on a matter that had already been conclusively determined. 

Reacting to the judgment, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, described the ruling as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. She commended the judiciary for its courage and steadfastness in upholding justice despite attempts by certain elements to undermine its integrity.

Senator Usman also expressed gratitude to party faithful and supporters across the country for their patience, loyalty, and unwavering commitment during the period of uncertainty. She urged all stakeholders to remain focused on the Party’s forthcoming congresses and national convention.

The Party further appreciates members of the media for their professionalism and objective reporting and calls on Nigerians to continue to place their trust in the Labour Party as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 *Ken Eluma Asogwa* 

Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman

21st April, 2026

OPINION: A FOWL THAT DOWNCAST THE CORPUS — Apagun

SAGAMU, NIGERIA. 19th of April, 2026.

Apagun Olaolu Samuel on a live interview with the crew of HotNews Naija, spoke of a mythic meditation on factionalism, accountability, and the peril of opportunistic reconciliation with people of questionable character, who in one way or the other has helped to plunge Labour Party at her most glorious moment into unnecessary and tumultuous in-fighting, opportunistic transactions through unholy alliances and a total mismanagement of the party's goodwill because of their self interest, should be forgotten claiming it's good riddance to bad rubbish.

He asserted that in the long arc of any political dispensation, disputes leave footprints that outlive the brief heat of contest as it is well crafted in a Yoruba proverb that  _"Adiye to ba da'fa ni, oun náà laa fi ko."_  Literally meaning, a fowl that down casted the corpus will surely be used to atone for the desecration. The fowl spoken of in Yoruba myth as one that down casts the Corpus is not merely a creature of superstition; it is a lantern held up to illuminate how dignity can be wounded when haste meets opportunism. Apagun Olaolu Samuel uses that ancient frame to reflect on a recent interview granted by one suspended member of Labour Party, a meddlesome interloper, transactional politician and a political tramp in person of Mr. Sunday Abayomi Onigbinde whose political stage name is Arabambi.

Apagun Olaolu Samuel acclaimed that Arabambi must have spoken out during his period of hallucinations or rather been intoxicated by another deal attracted, snapped, trapped and strapped to his frivolous political ambition through the ruling party just like he did in 2023. A character like Arabambi is not supposed to be patronized by the gentlemen of the press if they were not promoting division in the fold of Labour Party knowing fully well that he has been given an indefinite suspension.

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He equally lambasted a passage within the Labour Party: a faction that once undermined our collective interest, questioned our authenticity, and disrupted our meetings, arrested us with the help of DSS and the Nigerian Police at one point or the other. Now, with a climate of potential reconciliation on the horizon, they masquerade themselves as leaders in Ogun State as we pause to consider how to rebuild without surrendering the core principles that gave us our strength.

He continues by saying "Eewo kii r'Egbe ka mọ, to ba de tan, latowo ntà." literally asserting, the sense that certain transgressions cannot be anticipated by those who are comfortable, until the moment of reckoning arrives.When an abomination is on a journey, recompense seem to be oblivious, but upon arrival, there shall be cries and gnashing of teeth.

 

The proverb warns against complacency: time may reveal motive, and accountability must follow action. In his words, he interpreted the fowl as embodiment of a past faction within the Labour Party whose actions disrupted common pursuit, undermined trust, and challenged collective authenticity.

The myth invites a disciplined response: acknowledge harm, demand transparency, uphold shared ethics, as the Corpus represents the shared project, the public trust, and the legitimacy of a political community acting for the common good. When the Corpus is cast down, the political community must decide how to rise with integrity without replacing principled disagreement with coerced alignment

EASTER CELEBRATION: Oyo State Labour Party interim chairman and excos Felicitate With Christians

The Oyo State Labour Party's Interim Chairman and EXCOS under the leadership of Sir Dele Abiola wish to extend our warmest Easter greetings to all Christian brethren in Oyo State and beyonds.

Our prayer is that the resurrection power of this moment brings new life, strength, unity, and success to our dear State and the country at large. May the risen Christ inspire hope, ignite joy, and bring peace to your heart and home .

May this season inspire us to rise above challenges, grow stronger as a family, and achieve greater Victories.

Wishing you all joy, peace, and abundant blessings.

Happy Easter celebration.

 Oloyede Solomon ( interim secretary

Labour Party (LP) Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To Southern Nigeria As Bayelsa State High Court dismissed Abure's Chairmen Application

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The Nigeria's opposition Labour Party (LP)  has Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria as the party rescheduled it's earlier Congresses And National convention till further notice after setting up the conversation central planning committee.

The national interim Chairman of the party Senator Nenadi Usman confirmed that its 2027 presidential ticket will be zoned to southern Nigeria, ruling out aspirants from the Northern geopolitical Zones.

 Usman made the announcement during a recent interview, as the party prepares for the next general elections in 2027.

 She also addressed a court case filed by some state chairmen under the former Acting National Chairman, Julius Abure whose tenure expired on 8th June 2024 and was sacked by the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025 in Suit No: SC/CV/56/2025  

Usman noted that their suit was challenging the dissolution of the illegal and voided congresses of December 2025 by the national executive council (NEC) conducted by Abure and his expired executives who had no Jurisdiction.

Nenadi said that the Yenagoa, Bayelsa state High Court dismissed the applicants suit for lacking merit. Nenadi explained that the court reviewed the matter filed by the claimants as lacking in Jurisdiction and ruled in favor of her National Executives whom the Court noted were on the side of truth, legality and party integrity.

On the party congress scheduled for March 26 - 31, 2026 and national convention earlier slated for 11th April, 2026, Usman revealed that the growing number of new members informed the desires for the earlier date to be adjusted. 

She stressed that the decision for the new date would be made collectively to ensure internal democracy and fair participation, noting that the party prioritizes proper representation over sticking rigidly to dates.

Regarding presidential aspirants, Usman stated that the Labour Party does not actively solicit candidates. Interested aspirants must voluntarily choose to run under the LP platform, and the winner of the internal primaries will be the candidate. 

She emphasized that the zoning decision ensures the next presidential candidate will come from southern Nigeria strictly.

When asked about former leaders such as Peter Obi, Usman said they have expressed no intention to return, and the party respects their decision. 

She also confirmed that a petition has been filed with the Nigerian Police regarding recent attacks on party's national secretariat on 10th February, 2026 and members of the party's security guards, assuring that perpetrators will be held accountable as a deterrent.

Usman’s statements reinforced the Labour Party’s commitment to internal democracy, political offices and regional zoning, and organizational growth as it positions itself for the 2027 elections, while maintaining credibility amid rising membership and legal scrutiny.

PRESS RELEASE: LABOUR PARTY POSTPONES CONGRESSES AND CONVENTION, INAUGURATES PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Labour Party has announced the postponement of its scheduled congresses and national convention earlier billed to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

It would be recalled that, according to the party’s previously released timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, 2026, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, while the national convention was scheduled to hold on April 11, 2026.

However, arising from a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of the labour unions, the party resolved to shift the exercise. The decision is aimed at providing ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.

As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee. The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, member representing 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, Mrs. Imaobong Ufot, among others.

While inaugurating the committee, the National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, charged members to discharge their responsibilities with utmost diligence, impartiality, and commitment. She urged them to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and convention.

The party appeals to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its teeming supporters nationwide for their understanding regarding this adjustment. It assured that a new timetable will be communicated in due course.

 Ken Eluma Asogwa

Senior Special Adviser (Media)

to the Interim National Chairman

APAGUN SPITS FIRE, WARNS IMPOSTORS IN OGUN STATE LABOUR PARTY

Apagun 

The Ogun State Labour Party's Interim Chairman Apagun Olaolu Samuel has sternly warned impostors in the state presenting themselves as the party's Leaders to the people within and outside the state.

The party's leadership in Ogun State said in a statement signed by the interim Chairman that it's attention has been drawn to acts of impersonation by one Comrade Lookman Abiodun Jagun, falsely claiming to represent the party in various capacities.

The part categorically stated that Comrade Jagun's tenure as Caretaker Chairman ended with the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC)

-And that Apagun Olaolu Samuel is the legitimate State Chairman, appointed by Sen. Nnenadi Esther Usman led National Working Committee of the party with an appointment letter dated December 5, 2025

The party equally warned that any transactions, statements, or actions taken by Jagun or any other impostors in the name of Labour Party Ogun State are invalid, null, and void and those dealing with they are doing so at their personal risks. 

"We condemn this act of impersonation and warn the public to beware of such deceitful tactics. We urge all party members, stakeholders, and the general public to deal only with authorized party officials." The statement said.

READ THE STATEMENT IN PART:

DATE: March 21, 2026

The attention of the Labour Party Ogun State Chapter has been drawn to acts of impersonation by Comrade Lookman Abiodun Jagun, falsely claiming to represent the party in various capacities.

This is to inform the public that:

- Comrade Jagun's tenure as Caretaker Chairman ended with the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC)

- Apagun Olaolu Samuel is the legitimate State Chairman, appointed by Sen. Nnenadi Esther Usman, national executive, in a letter dated December 5, 2025

- Any transactions, statements, or actions taken by Jagun in the name of Labour Party Ogun State are invalid, null, and void

We condemn this act of impersonation and warn the public to beware of such deceitful tactics. We urge all party members, stakeholders, and the general public to deal only with authorized party officials.

Any attempt to misrepresent or impersonate Labour Party officials will be met with swift legal action. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our party and the interests of Ogun State.

Signed,

Apagun Olaolu Samuel

State Chairman, Labour Party, Ogun State

PRESS RELEASE: LABOUR PARTY SETS TIMETABLE FOR PRIMARIES, FIXES MAY 23, 2026 FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

..... SUSPENDS ERRING MEMBERS

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved the timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a well-attended statutory NEC meeting held on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, and duly observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Party, in compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s guidelines, approved the following schedule:

1. Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026

2. Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – Friday, May 15, 2026

3. Presidential Primary Election – Saturday, May 23, 2026

NEC also noted with satisfaction and ratified the actions of the National Leadership of the Party regarding the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026 respectively, as well as the National Convention slated for April 11, 2026.

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.

Following a thorough review of the report and recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed (BOT Secretary), NEC invoked its disciplinary powers and approved the suspension of the following members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and complicity in the desecration of the Party's National Secretariat: Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, 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, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.

NEC further ratified and approved the ongoing expansion of the Party’s membership register through a hybrid approach - Digital Membership Registration (e-registration) alongside manual registration in rural communities. This initiative is aimed at modernizing 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.

Additionally, NEC resolved that all existing vacancies within Party structures shall be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration. The National Leadership has been duly empowered to make such appointments, which will remain in acting capacity pending the conduct of substantive congresses in accordance with the Party Constitution and approved timetable.

The Council also urged members to utilize the Party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances, thereby promoting unity and minimizing internal conflicts.

Finally, NEC welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court affirming the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman as Interim National Chairman. The Council passed a vote of confidence on her leadership, the Interim National Working Committee, the BOT, leadership of the NLC, leadership of the TUC, and the leadership of Governor Alex Otti. NEC also commended INEC for its prompt compliance with the court’s pronouncement.

 Ken Eluma Asogwa

Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman

March 18, 2026

Labour Party Unveils Membership E-Registration — See The Simple Steps and Requirements To Become LP Card Carrying Member

The Leadership of the Nigeria's Labour Party (LP) has unveiled online Membership registration portal for membership registration Nationwide in all the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory FCT.

With the unavailing if the registration portal, people of all works of life can now register online and become members of the Labour party (LP).


 Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led leadership of the party launched the E-Registration platform last week.


Below are the simple requirements to register and become a member of the Labour party in Nigeria with membership card.

First name

Middle name

Last name

Residential address

Occupation 

Email

date of birth 

Phone no

NIN

Gender

Marital status

Voters card Identification  Number  (VIN —11 digit no) 

Password photograph

Register today 

Sir Dele Abiola 

Interim Chairman 

Oyo State Labour Party 

Labour Party Submits New Dates For Ward, Local Government, State Congresses, National Convention To INEC

The opposition Labour Party has submitted new dates for the Ward, Local Government, State Congresses and the National Convention of the the Party to the Nigeria's electoral umpire the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the new schedule sent to the INEC by the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Working Committee of the party for theq congresses and national convention, the Ward and Local Government Congresses will hold on 26 and 28th March, 2026.

The State Congress is scheduled for 31st March, 2026. The National Convention will  hold on the 11th of April, 2026.

While the party leadership scheduled the congresses and the National Convention, reliable sources confirmed that the Julius Abure and Alhaj Lamidi Apapa camps are also orchestrating plans to stage a comeback through the Congress.

One of the source informed that some of the states Chairmen loyal to Abure addressed his few followers that are still with him that the party was no longer with them but they have only congresses to wait for to stage surprise comeback most especially at the Ward, local and State level.

The ball is the court of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Working Committee of the Labour Party to allow the traders and negotiators to take the party back from them through a back door after years of crisis and legal battles.

PRESS RELEASE: INEC'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE STATUS OF OUR STATE EXECUTIVES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED

The attention of the leadership of the Labour Party has been drawn to a letter currently in circulation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in which the Commission drew the Party’s attention to the fact that an earlier letter notifying it of the Party’s intention to dissolve the Interim State Working Committees appointed in December 2025, following conflicts and contestations with parallel State Executives purportedly elected in December by an illegitimate leadership of the Party, did not meet the statutory notice period required for such a meeting.

Following the communication from INEC, the leadership of the Party has, in full compliance with the Party’s Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the relevant INEC guidelines, taken all the necessary steps to conclusively address the concerns raised by the Commission.

Ordinarily, the Party chose to ignore the beer-parlour gossip being peddled by some discredited former members of the Party concerning the said letter by INEC. However, in view of the numerous inquiries from Party members across the federation and other stakeholders seeking clarification on the true position of affairs, we consider it necessary to issue this statement.

The Labour Party wishes to inform the general public that those attempting to recycle and regurgitate the old INEC letter are disgruntled and politically irrelevant former members of the Party who are desperately clutching at every available straw in a futile effort to create confusion and mislead the public.

The Party therefore urges members of the public and our teeming supporters across the country to continue to actively participate in the ongoing membership revalidation and new registration exercise. Party members are also encouraged to prepare for the forthcoming Party Congresses and National Convention as scheduled.

While urging members of the public and the media to disregard the antics of certain mischievous elements who continue to shamelessly throw tantrums in public, the Labour Party, under the able leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman, wishes to reassure its members that the current leadership remains focused, on course, and will not be distracted by the fringe activities of a few discredited individuals.

 Ken Eluma Asogwa

Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Labour Party.

7th March 2026

CLARIFICATION ON INEC RESPONSE TO LABOUR PARTY MATTER

6th March, 2026

The attention of members and supporters of the Labour Party has been drawn to various interpretations regarding the recent response from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the dissolution of Ward, Local Government and State Executives of the party.

For the avoidance of doubt, INEC’s response simply indicates that the proper constitutional procedure must be followed. This includes convening a valid National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, with the required 21-day statutory notice to INEC, and citing the relevant provisions of the Labour Party Constitution 2019 (as amended).

It is important to emphasize that the existing structures under the leadership of Julius Abure had already expired prior to the expiration of the National Working Committee (NWC) tenure on 8th June 2024.

Accordingly, the leadership of the party under the Caretaker Committee led by Nenadi Usman, with the Secretary Darlington Nwokocha, is expected to follow the due process by convening a NEC meeting to obtain the necessary resolutions which INEC can lawfully implement.

Members of the party and the general public are therefore advised not to panic, as the matter is procedural and will be addressed in accordance with the party’s constitution and democratic principles.

 Labour Party – Forward Ever!

 Borno State Interim State Working Committee

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State Chairman

Nenadi Vs Abure: Sir Dele Abiola Meets Atayese in his Den

It was a surprise and unbelievable event that the Oyo State Interim Chairman of the Labour Party Sir Dele Abiola could just lead a handful of his interim team to the den of the former Chairman of the party Mr Sodiq Tunji (Atayese) who is still holding on as the chairman of the party regardless of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman appointment of the interim committee for many of the states of the federation.

Earlier on 2nd of March, a letter had been dispatched to Atayese demanding for the official handing over of whatever party's assets and liabilities under his care to the interim state working committee. Why those at the office refused to collect the the dispatched letter in his behalf, a soft copy was sent to Atayese via is WhatsApp number. He acknowledged the receipt of it. By yesterday 4th of March, it was agreed that they can both meet today at the party Secretariat under the control of Atayese believing that he will never come or perhaps he would have been there with thugs to take over the party secretariat from them by force.

At the brief meeting that lasted for more that one hour, after introductions of his entourages, sir Dele Abiola notified the Atayese team of the existence of the Interim State Working Committee of the Labour Party and demanded for the Handing Over of Party's assets and liabilities to his interim leadership.

The former Chairman who acknowledged the ascendance of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman as the National Chairman of the Labour Party via the judgement of an Abuja High Court maintained that the Supreme Court had ruled that matters of political parties are internal matters but agreed to follow due process. He also affirmed that he has been in contact through one of the Nenadi' deputies.

Sodiq Tunji Atayese maintained that he has conducted Congress in Oyo State and was witnessed by the INEC officials in the state.

With many occasional threats to let loose the gate of hell on the visitors, even with many unprintable words and bewilderment, Atayese and many others in the meeting wondered and salute the courage of the interim Chairman Sir Dele Abiola to have dare to come to their den.

Atayese team also asked whether their was any letter from senator Nenadi Usman requesting them to hand over the party Secretariat. He said even of there is or was any letter of appointment, that is null and void. 

However , it can be deduced that as much as he and his team believed that there can be upturn of the High Court Judgement that enthroned Nenadi in the appeal, he also is ready and has been making efforts to align with the party's National Working Committee through those around the National Chairman just to retain the party structures in the State just has his loyalty shifted from Alhaj Lamidi Apapa to Mr. Julius Abure in desperate determination to retain the party's platform for usual negotiations with the highest bidders.

Sir Dele Abiola in responding to all the vituperation, said the Interim State Working Committee will notify the national of all their concerns and questions and that due process devoid of illegality will be followed to put the party back in lines.

Against all expectations, the meeting ended with the two sides taking several pictures. The security officer of the State Security Service were present.

Toyin Gbadegesin

Oyo State Labour Party: Sir Dele Abiola Led Interim EXCOS Writes Ex Chairman Sodiq Tunji, Asks For Official Handover Of the Party in the State

The Newly Appointed interim State Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP) in Oyo State under the leadership of Sir Dele Abiola have written a letter to the immediate past Chairman of the party in the state Mr Sodiq Tunji (Atayese) and his defunct EXCO, asking for official handing over of the party's properties.

In a letter addressed to Barrister Julius Abure's point man in the state Mr. Sodiq Tunji (Atayese), titled: Request for Handing Over of Party's Properties and Transition of Leadership To the Newly Appointed Interim EXCOS, duly signed by both the interim Chairman Sir Dele Abiola and interim Secretary Mr. Solomon Oloyede, the letter asked the ex Chairman to within two (2) working days to 5 working days from the date of receipt, to arrange for the official hand over of the party's properties under his care.

The letter dated 2nd of March, 2026 was copied to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Director, DSS, Oyo State, the National Chairman of the Party Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, NLC/TUC political Commission, Oyo State and the Press.

The letter reads in part:

Dear Mr. Sodiq Tunji (Atayese),

Request for Handing Over of Party's Properties and Transition of Leadership To the Newly Appointed

Interim EXCOS

This letter serves as a formal notification to you and your former executive committee members of the Oyo

State Labour Party, to handover all party properties within your jurisdiction to the newly appointed

leadership within two (2) working days to 5 working days from the date of receipt of this letter.

You are required to surrender all assets, documents, and properties belonging to the Labour Party, Oyo State

Chapter, to ensure a smooth transition and running of the party in the state.

This process becomes very necessary to ensure the party move forward in the state. Please acknowledge the

receipt of this letter and confirm your compliance.

Thanks for your anticipated cooperation.

The Senator Nenadi Esther Usman Leadership of the Labour Party in Nigeria is working round the clock to reposition the part for 2027 general elections in in the country.

Papa Mama Pikin... LABOUR PARTY SHALL RISE AGAIN! - Tony Akeni

Yesterday, Wednesday February 25, 2026, the national leadership of Labour Party, the NLC, TUC 36 states and Abuja Political Committee heads of the two umbrella trade centres of Nigeria and stakeholders of the party held an extraordinary summit in Abuja.

The theme of the summit was "Re-uniting the Labour Family: Consolidating Strength for Political Impact."

Comprising two sessions of impactive, constructive and fruitful engagements, the first session held at the party's National headquarters in Utako where two highlights took the front burner: reconciliation of all members and varied persuasions of the Labour Party towards the success of the party's oncoming nationwide congresses and national convention. 

To support the huge nationwide exercise, a flagship dedicated App for membership registration and revalidation was demonstrated by a consultant firm for stakeholders feedback towards achieving a seamless multi-component online infrastructure for the task.  

In a display of disarming humility, earnestness and candour uncommon with politicians of this age, the Caretaker National Chairman of the party, Sen. Nenadi Usman, called out to all and sundry, in sync and hitherto aggrieved, to return to their first love, the Papa-Mama-Pikin ideological market square which the Labour Party represents for Nigerian workers, long suffering masses and citizens of all classes towards making the party great again.

Siting Comrade Tony Akeni at the event, the NLC backed Acting National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party standing with her media aide, the impeccable gentleman Barr. Ken Asogua, Sen. Nenadi came over with a hilarious mother fanfare and told everyone: "This is Tony, the troubler of Israel."

Amidst having a good laugh at her Ahab jab,  I pledged right away on the spot and meant it, "Dear Madam Chair," I said, "I will never trouble your Israel again. From now I shall trouble Egypt alone for your sake." That sank well with everyone and was the cause of the laughter you see in the photo above.

Be it known here forward that Labour Party is now one undivided and indivisible political family as we head for nationwide state congresses and national convention of our party in fulfilment of the long stalled consent judgment of Justice Gabriel Kolawole delivered since March 18, 2020. A turn-point judgment and task which the defunct Julius Abure council had defied and refused to honour for six years. Now Sen. Esther Usman Nenadi is all set to accomplish that with flare and flourish in the foreseeable few months down the corner.

Join the party!

Join the hearty.

 

_*Tony Akeni Le Moin*_

_National Stakeholder._

Labour Party in Save Hands: Ongoing Renovation at National Secretariat, Abuja (VIDEO)

 Ongoing Renovation at the Labour Party National Secretariat, Abuja by the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led Interim National Leadership.