By Mercy Peter
The Labour Party has postponed its scheduled ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention, in a move aimed at strengthening internal processes and expanding participation among members.
The party had earlier fixed March 26, 2026, for the commencement of its ward congresses, followed by local government congresses on March 28 and state congresses on March 31, with the national convention slated for April 11, 2026. However, these timelines have now been suspended.
The decision was reached after a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of labour unions. Party leaders said the postponement would allow more time for members and prospective entrants to fully participate in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise, a key component of the party’s internal restructuring efforts.
As part of measures to ensure a smooth and credible process, the party also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee to oversee the rescheduled exercises. The committee is chaired by Ginger Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Other notable 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 Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, charged members to carry out their duties with diligence, impartiality, and a high sense of responsibility.
She emphasized that the postponement should be used to fine-tune logistics and ensure inclusiveness, transparency, and credibility in the conduct of the congresses and convention.
Usman also appealed to party members, stakeholders, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for understanding and cooperation, assuring that a revised timetable would be announced in due course.
The development comes at a critical time for the Labour Party as it seeks to consolidate its internal structures and position itself for future electoral engagements across Nigeria.
