2027: Labour Party Postpones Congresses, National Convention

The Labour Party has postponed its scheduled ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention earlier slated to begin on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The party had initially released a timetable indicating that ward congresses would hold on March 26, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, and a national convention on April 11, 2026.

However, the decision to shift the exercise was reached after a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of labour unions.

In a statement signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, the party said the postponement was to allow for broader participation in its ongoing membership re-registration exercise.

The statement added that the move would “provide ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.”

As part of efforts to ensure a credible and seamless process, the party also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee, chaired by Ginger Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

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

While inaugurating the committee, the party’s national chairman, Nenadi Usman, charged members to discharge their duties with diligence and impartiality.

She urged them to use the postponement period to ensure adequate preparations for a hitch-free exercise.

“The party appeals to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and its teeming supporters nationwide for their understanding regarding this adjustment. It assured that a new timetable will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.