…Suspends erring members
By Jude Opara, Abuja
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has set the timetable for the conduct of its primary elections for the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
The party in a statement issued on Wednesday by Ken Eluma Asogwa,Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman said the NEC was observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026.
According to the schedule, submission of Membership Register to INEC is on April 15, 2026, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries is fo Friday, May 15, 2026 while Presidential Primary Election is slated for 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 statement added; “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”.
The party further ratified and approved the ongoing expansion of its membership register through the Digital Membership Registration (e-registration) alongside manual registration in rural communities, with the aim of modernizing the Party’s database, strengthening participatory democracy.
The NEC also resolved that all existing vacancies within Party structures shall be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration.
The party welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court affirming the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman as Interim National Chairman and subsequently passed a vote of confidence on her leadership.
