The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has fixed May 23, 2027, for its presidential primary election.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa.
According to Asogwa, the date forms part of the party’s approved timetable for primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, which was adopted at a statutory NEC meeting observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He added that, in compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, the party approved April 15 for the submission of its membership register to the electoral body.
The party also scheduled its governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primaries for May 15, while the national convention will hold on April 11.
Asogwa further disclosed that NEC ratified the conduct of ward, local government and state congresses slated for March 26, March 28 and March 31, respectively.
“The council, which remains the highest decision-making organ of the party after the national convention, reviewed recent developments within the party, including the unfortunate invasion of the party’s national secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by rogue elements,” he said.
He noted that the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), acting on the recommendations of its Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Salisu Mohammed, had suspended some members over alleged indiscipline, anti-party activities and involvement in the disruption at the secretariat.
On membership expansion, Asogwa said NEC approved the ongoing update of the party’s register through a hybrid system combining digital (e-registration) and manual registration in rural communities.
He said the initiative is aimed at modernising the party’s database, strengthening internal democracy, and improving transparency and efficiency in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
The NEC also resolved that existing vacancies within party structures be filled through the appointment of interim officials to ensure administrative continuity, pending the conduct of substantive congresses.
In addition, the council urged members to utilise internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances and promote unity within the party.
Asogwa further revealed that NEC welcomed a recent Federal High Court judgment affirming the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman as Interim National Chairman and passed a vote of confidence in her, the Interim National Working Committee, the BoT, as well as the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
He also commended INEC for its prompt compliance with the court ruling.
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