The Labour Party (LP) has scheduled May 23 for its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman.
“The date forms part of the party’s approved timetable for primary elections, which was adopted during a statutory National Executive Council (NEC) meeting monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission,” the statement said.
Asogwa added that April 15 has been set as the deadline for submitting the party’s membership register to INEC, in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act and the commission’s guidelines.
Asogwa further stated that primaries for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and state House of Assembly positions are scheduled for May 15.
The NEC also ratified decisions taken by the party leadership regarding the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses slated for March 26, March 28, and March 31, respectively.
In addition, the party’s national convention has been fixed for April 11.
He noted that the council, which is the highest decision-making body of the party after the national convention, reviewed recent developments, including what he described as an “unfortunate invasion” of the party’s secretariat by hoodlums allegedly backed by certain individuals.
On disciplinary matters, Asogwa said the board of trustees approved the suspension of some members following recommendations from the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Salisu Mohammed.
The affected individuals were sanctioned over alleged acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and involvement in the disruption at the party’s national secretariat.
He also revealed that the NEC endorsed the expansion of the party’s membership register through a hybrid system combining digital registration with manual enrolment in rural areas.
The initiative, he said, is aimed at improving data management, encouraging broader participation, and enhancing transparency in party administration in line with the Electoral Act, 2026.
Furthermore, the council approved plans to fill vacant positions within party structures by appointing interim officials to ensure continuity, pending the conduct of formal congresses as outlined in the party’s constitution and timetable.
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Members were also encouraged to resolve disputes through internal mechanisms to foster unity and reduce conflicts within the party.
Asogwa disclosed that the NEC welcomed a recent Federal High Court judgment affirming the leadership of Nenadi Usman as interim national chairman.
The council subsequently passed a vote of confidence in her leadership, as well as in the interim national working committee, the board of trustees, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, and Governor Alex Otti.
