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

Labour Party (LP)

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.

CRIMINALITIES: Nenadi Esther Usman Reveals How Julius Abure and His Criminal Gangs broke into the Labour Party's Headquarters, Catch Away Documents

Nenadi Usman 

Julius Abure's criminality in Labour Party (LP) has been exposed.

He must be arrested and prosecuted. 

Enough is Enough!

VIDEO 

The atrocities of Julius Abure knows no bound he is an epitome of criminality per excellent.

PRESS RELEASE: POLICE ARREST VANDALS WHO ATTEMPTED TO BREAK INTO LABOUR PARTY'S NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

The Labour Party wishes to thank the Nigerian Police for their swift response in flushing out the vandals and miscreants who attempted to break into the Labour Party National Secretariat last night. According to reports, the arrested suspects are currently assisting the police with useful information that may lead to the identification of their sponsors.

While we continue to appreciate our supporters nationwide for their vigilance at this time, the Party wishes to inform the general public that, through the timely intervention of the Nigerian Police, normalcy has since been restored at the Party Secretariat.

The Labour Party also wishes to warn certain members, particularly elements of the former leadership who allegedly attempted to desecrate the Secretariat under the cover of darkness, that the Party will no longer tolerate acts of brigandage from within its ranks. The judgment of the Nigerian court is clear and unambiguous regarding the current leadership of the Party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has implemented this judgment by formally recognising Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party, respectively. 

Nigeria is a nation governed by laws, not a banana republic. Those rogue elements within the Party who are bent on creating unnecessary hysteria are hereby advised to desist forthwith from doing so in the name of the Labour Party.

Furthermore, beyond the hoodlums already arrested, the Labour Party calls on law enforcement authorities to immediately go after all criminal elements who are using the name of the Party to confuse and defraud unsuspecting members of the public. These charlatans, who purport to operate under the banner of the Party without proper authority, are hereby warned that the Party will no longer tolerate such criminality from any member, regardless of how highly placed.

 *Ken Eluma Asogwa* 

Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman

11th February 2026

Senator Nenadi Esther Usman Led Interim National Leadership Of Labour Party Takes Over Party's Secretariat In Abuja

 

The Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National interim leadership of the Labour Party, on Tuesday, resumed office at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, following a court ruling which affirmed its leadership.

Usman led members of the labour Party team arrived at the party office, previously and illegally occupied by the Bar Julius Abure-led National Working Committee, at 11am Nigerian time.

Recall that the NLC/TUC backed Usman-led party leadership had had a lengthy legal battle with the Abure-led usurpers which got to the Supreme Court but was revived at the federal high which recognized her leadership of the party.

The Nigeria's Electoral Umpire Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also affirmed her leadership recently via invitation for party meetings after uploaded the bio data of the Nenadi and her team to the INEC website as the Authentic and legally recognized Labour Party's leadership in the country.

As the first female national chairman of a major political party in Nigeria, Usman’s ascension is considered a milestone for women’s representation in politics.

The party is sets for rebuilding and reconciliation as congresses from wards , Local, states and national are already billed for March and April this year..

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

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

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

Esther Usman 

Here are the General Highlights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/01/labour-party-gov-otti-provides-details-of-nec-meeting-after-abures-sack/

"Politics: Daily Post Nigeria

Published on February 1, 2026By John Owen Nwachukwu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But despite all that, this party remains strong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Labour Party LP

Forward Ever !

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

Alex Otti 

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

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




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


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

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

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

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


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

Ogun State Labour Party Extends Olive Branch to All Factions in the Spirit of Unity and Collaboration

Abeokuta - In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering unity and collaboration, the Ogun State Labour Party has officially extended an olive branch to all factions within the party. This initiative comes in response to recent internal divisions that culminated as a result of the long standing conflicts and court trials, having threatened the party’s cohesiveness and effectiveness as it prepares for upcoming political challenges.

In a press release after a stakeholders meeting held at the party’s state headquarters, Ogun State Labour Party Chairman, Apagun Olaolu Samuel, emphasized the importance of unity in achieving the party’s goals. “We acknowledge the differences that have emerged within our ranks, but we firmly believe that our strength lies in our unity. It is time to put aside our disagreements and work together for a common purpose: the betterment of our state and the welfare of our people,” he stated.

The olive branch initiative encourages dialogue among various factions and aims to create a platform for all members to voice their concerns and suggestions. The party plans to hold a series of meetings and workshops that will facilitate open communication and collaboration among members from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.

Mr. Isaac Olumide Olaolu, during the question and answer session demanded to know how the party leadership will navigate the curves and strengthen the internal working mechanism of the party in the state. Subsequently, some prominent members of the party, underscored the need for collaboration, stating, “We cannot afford to be divided at this critical juncture. Our collective efforts will not only strengthen our party but also enhance our ability to serve the interests of Ogun State residents effectively.”

Additionally, Barr. Adéyemí Apena, another influential figure within the party, the legal adviser of the party and Hon. Abel Olaleye, the Deputy Chairman expressed their support for the initiative. “We recognize the valuable perspectives that each faction brings to the table. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and dynamic Labour Party that truly represents the voices of all Ogun citizens.”

The initiative has been met with positive feedback from party members, who see it as a crucial step toward reconciliation and revitalization and total healing ahead of 2027 general elections. Grassroots supporters are optimistic that uniting under the Labour Party banner will allow them to effectively address the pressing issues facing the state, including economic development, healthcare, and education.

As the Ogun State Labour Party moves forward with this initiative, it remains committed to promoting inclusivity and collaboration at all levels. The leadership calls on all members to embrace this opportunity to reconcile differences and focus on their shared vision for a prosperous Ogun State.

The party is hopeful that these efforts will not only mend internal divisions but also strengthen its position as a formidable force in the upcoming political landscape, ultimately serving the best interests of the people of Ogun State.

Oyo State Labour Party Hails INEC decision to comply with High Court ruling by Uploading Nenadi Esther Usman as the Authentic LP Chair

 

Nenadi Esther Usman 

The Oyo State Chapter of the Opposition Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has heartily congratulate the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Working Committee of the party on her well-deserved recognition by the Nigeria's Electoral umpire Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Sir Dele Abiola led Oyo State Labour Party said INEC complying with the ruling of an Abuja High Court that enthroned Senator Nenadi Esther Usman as a welcome development. 

The party said both the court judgement and eventual INEC recognition is a clear affirmation of persistence on due process, internal democracy, and the supremacy of the party’s constitutional structures. 

"The legitimacy of the current National Leadership before Nigerians and the renewed confidence in the Labour Party as a credible and law-abiding political platform has just been officially confirmed.

According to a statement signed by the Oyo State Labour Party's Interim Publicity Secretary Comrade David Abisoye, the party members are confident that Nenadi led leadership will further reposition the Labour Party for unity, growth, and effective democratic participation across the country.

Oyo State Labour Party remains committed in its loyalty to the National Working Committee under the leadership of Distinguished Sen. Nenadi Usman and reaffirming our commitments to revamped the party structures at the grassroots.

We are confident that come rain, come sunshine, darkness can never prevail over light Once again, congratulations, our National Chairman. The statement concluded.

PRESS STATEMENT: ENUGU STATE LABOUR PARTY CONGRATULATES SEN. NENADI USMAN ON INEC RECOGNITION

Nenadi Esther Usman 

The Enugu State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) heartily congratulates our National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, on her well-deserved recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

This recognition is a clear affirmation of due process, internal democracy, and the supremacy of the party’s constitutional structures. It reinforces the legitimacy of the current National Leadership and strengthens confidence in the Labour Party as a credible and law-abiding political platform.

The Enugu State Chapter remains resolute in its loyalty to the National Working Committee under the leadership of Sen. Nenadi Usman and reiterates its unwavering commitment to abiding strictly by the directives and decisions of the party’s national organs.

We are confident that her leadership will further reposition the Labour Party for unity, growth, and effective democratic participation across the country.

Once again, congratulations, our National Chairman.

Signed:

Chief Kingsley Ugwu 

Ag State Chairman 

Enugu State Labour Party

CTC of an Abuja High Court which sacked Mr Julius Abure & instructed INEC to recognize Senator Nenadi Usman as the ONLY authority to represent Labour Party, Nigeria

 The Certified True Copy (CTC ) of the 21st January 2026 Judgment of an Abuja High Court which Ordered the sacking of Mr Julius Abure and instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Senator Nenadi Usman as the ONLY authority to represent Labour Party, Nigeria. Share widely!

 Federal High Court 9 Abuja FCT Affirms Abure's Sack Orders INEC To Recognize Nenadi Usmans As National Chairman of Labour Party (LP) in Line with the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025

Wednesday 21st January, 2026

IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT ÀBUJA

IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

SUIT NO: FHC/ABJ/CS/2262/25

BETWEEN

SENATOR ESTHER NENADI USMAN v. INEC

BEFORE: 

Hon Justice Peter Lifu (JP) (Court 9 Federal High Court, FHC, Abuja FCT)

PARTIES:

Plaintiff Present

APPEARANCES:

1. Innocent L. Adoo, Esq. with F.O. Akoh, Esq. and O.M. Offiah, Esq. (For the Plaintiff)

2. Adamu Bello, Esq. holding the brief of O.A.Adeyemi, Esq. (1st Defendant.)

3. O.V. Akowe, Esq.,  ( for the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Defendant)

4. Marshal  Abubakar, Esq., with Tamuno Tonye Ekundayo, Esq. (For the 5th Defendant i.e party sought to be joined) NLC

 

SUMMARY:

The matter is for Judgement. In his judgement My Lord ruled that the Supreme Court  Judgement of 4th April, 2025 had addressed the issue of Leadership of the Labour Party (LP) in it's landmark Judgement in Suit No: 

SC/CV/56/2025. 

He further stated that the issue of locus standi does not arise. 

The objections of the Defendants cannot succeed. 

(1). Questions raised by the Plaintiff are answered in the affirmative. 

(2). It is an internal affair of the party conducted by the STATUTORY National Executive Council (NEC) Resolution of 18th July 2025 in line with ARTICLE 13 and 14 of Labour Party (LP) Constitution 2019 as amended and the court cannot interfere.

(3). INEC is urged to recognize the Plaintiff as the ONLY VALID representative of the party and accord her all privileges while accepting all processes and correspondence emanating from same pending the conduct of Congresses and National Convention of the party. 

(4). No order as to cost.

Oyo State Labour Party welcomes Federal High Court Judgement, Congratulates Nenadi led Interim National Working Committee

The Oyo State Labour Party under the leadership of Sir Dele Abiola has praised the Abuja Court Judgement that affirmed the position of the Supreme Court Judgement of April 4th 2024 that sacked Julius Abure and affirmed the leadership of the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led Interim National Working Committee of the party.

Oyo State chapter of the party in a statement by the it's state Publicity Secretary Comrade David Olayiwola Abisoye A.K.A ABISCO  said, the state welcomed the Federal High Court 9 Abuja FCT ruling that affirms Abure's sack and orders the Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Nenadi Usmans as National Chairman of Labour Party (LP) in Line with the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025

Oyo leadership said: " The  judgment of the Federal High Court has decisively laid to rest the protracted leadership crises within our great party as the ruling affirms Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, as the interim and legitimate National Chairman of the Labour Party. This represents a new dawn for Labour Party and Nigeria's party politics. 

"Justice delay is not justice denied, at last it is a victory for the rule of law, party discipline, and the millions of members and supporters who have yearned for stability and focused leadership in our dear country "

" The entire membership, executives, and stakeholders of the Labour Party in Oyo State hereby extends our warmest congratulations to the interim National Chairman of Labour Party in Nigeria, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman on her affirmation by the Court."

We call for an immediately consolidate of our ranks and integrate all members under the affirmed, legitimate Labour Party leadership and strengthen of party's grassroots structures nationwide.

That statement confirmed that Oyo State Labour Party's leadership and members are committed with renewed determination to channel all energies into building a more stronger and  more vibrant party structure at all levels.

The Labour Party's leadership crises are over, on Wednesday 21st January 2026, My Lord ruled that the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April, 2025 had addressed the issue of Leadership of the Labour Party (LP) in it's landmark Judgement in Suit No: 

SC/CV/56/2025. 

He further stated that the issue of locus standing does not arise. 

The objections of the Defendants cannot succeed. 

(1). Questions raised by the Plaintiff are answered in the affirmative. 

(2). It is an internal affair of the party conducted by the STATUTORY National Executive Council (NEC) Resolution of 18th July 2025 in line with ARTICLE 13 and 14 of Labour Party (LP) Constitution 2019 as amended and the court cannot interfere.

(3). INEC is urged to recognize the Plaintiff as the ONLY VALID representative of the party and accord her all privileges while accepting all processes and correspondence emanating from same pending the conduct of Congresses and National Convention of the party. 

Abure led impostor have before this judgement done an immense damages to the labour Party. It is now the works of the affirmed leadership to rebuild the party from the scratch going forward to 2027 general elections.

Statement from the Labour Party: Today's Judgement Is a Victory For Democracy And Rules Of Law

The Labour Party has received with profound joy and relief the judgment of the Federal High Court, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise Senator Nenadi Usman’s leadership as the only valid, authentic, and legitimate leadership of the Labour Party.

The party notes that today’s judgment represents a victory for democracy, for the Labour Party, and for the Nigerian people, and not a personal victory for Senator Nenadi Usman nor for any individual officer of the party.

Although the journey to this point was protracted, difficult, and at times turbulent, the Labour Party urges its members and supporters not to celebrate with triumphalism. Rather, this moment should be embraced as a solemn opportunity for genuine reconciliation. For us, it is a no victor, no vanquished moment. Let it be clearly stated: there is only one united and indivisible Labour Party in Nigeria. This judgment must mark a new beginning anchored on unity, healing, and collective progress.

Accordingly, the Labour Party calls on all members who may feel aggrieved by the current state of affairs - including those against whom today’s judgment was delivered - to sheathe their swords and embrace dialogue in the supreme interest of the party.

The party extends an olive branch to all contending tendencies within its fold. We sue for peace, plead for dialogue, and seek sincere reconciliation. There is enormous work ahead in rebuilding the Labour Party into a strong, credible, and virile opposition platform in Nigeria, a task that can only be accomplished in an atmosphere of unity, cohesion, and mutual respect.

In furtherance of this commitment to peace and reconciliation, the party shall immediately constitute a Truce and Reconciliation Committee mandated to engage all aggrieved members and restore lasting harmony within the party.

Furthermore, as a law-abiding institution and a major stakeholder in Nigeria’s democratic process, the Labour Party calls on INEC to end all unnecessary distractions by fully complying with today’s judgment and according Senator Nenadi Usman’s leadership the formal recognition clearly and unambiguously directed by the court.

Finally, the Labour Party congratulates its supporters across the nation for their resilience, steadfastness, and unwavering faith in truth and justice, even at moments when hope appeared lost. We also commend our team of lawyers for their professionalism and diligence, and express our gratitude to the judiciary for once again standing firm as the last hope of the common man.

 *Ken Eluma Asogwa* 

Senior Special Adviser, Media,

to the Interim National Chairman

of the Labour Party,

Senator Nenadi Usman

21st January, 2026