The Labour Party has announced the postponement of its scheduled congresses and national convention that were earlier billed to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
According to the party’s previous timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, local government congresses for March 28, state congresses for March 31, and the national convention for April 11, 2026.
Following a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of labour unions, the party resolved to shift the exercise to provide ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re‑registration exercise.
To ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has inaugurated a 45‑member Congresses and Convention Committee chaired by Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Other committee members include Salisu N. Mohammed, Obinna Aguocha, Amaobi Ogah, Ibe Okwara, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Benedict Etanabene, Emmanuel Emeruwa, Lawson Osagie, Imaobong Ufot, and others.
While inaugurating the committee, National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman urged members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, impartiality, and commitment, and to use the postponement to complete preparations for hitch‑free congresses and convention.
The party appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and supporters nationwide for understanding and said a new timetable will be communicated in due course.
