LP postpones congresses, sets up 46-man convention panel

The Labour Party on Tuesday postponed its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention earlier scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 26, 2026, citing the need to allow broader participation in its ongoing membership re-registration exercise.

This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa.

The development marks a shift from the party’s earlier timetable, which had slated ward congresses for March 26, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, and the national convention on April 11, 2026.

According to the statement, the decision was reached after a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee and representatives of labour unions.

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“The postponement was aimed at providing ample opportunity for members and prospective members to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.

“As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party also inaugurated a 46-member Congress and Convention Committee to oversee the exercise.

“The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

“Other members of the committee include Comrade Salisu N. Mohammed, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, Hon. Amaobi Ogah, Hon. Ibe Okwara, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Comrade Lawson Osagie, and Mrs Imaobong Ufot, among others,” Asogwa stated.

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 said, “I urge you to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and conventions.

“The party appeals to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and supporters nationwide for their understanding, assuring that a new timetable will be communicated in due course,” she said.