Labour Party has set its presidential primary for April 28, according to a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) signed by the Interim National Chairman of the party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
The party also fixed its state congresses for April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23, respectively.
According to Ms Usman, the letter is to notify the Commission of the approved schedule of activities for the Labour Party 2026 Elective Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses, as well as the National Convention.
She said the letter was in pursuant to the provisions of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended); The INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Section 223(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The interim national chairman said the section mandated political parties to duly inform the commission of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.
“The Commission may kindly recall that the Party, in an earlier correspondence duly acknowledged, notified the Commission of the postponement of its previously scheduled activities to enable broader participation of members,” she said.
“Particularly, to allow for the completion of the ongoing digital membership registration process. Accordingly, the party has now approved a new timetable for the conduct of its Elective Congresses and National Convention.
Ms Usman said the conduct of ward congresses will be held on April 23, local government congresses on April 24 and state congresses on April 25, respectively.
“While the national convention has been scheduled for April 28 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia.”
She urged the Commission to draw the attention of its state offices to the notice to enable effective and seamless monitoring of the congresses and conventions in line with its constitutional and statutory mandate.
Ms Usman assured of the party’s continued commitment to the democratic development of Nigeria.
(NAN)