Labour Party fixes April 28 for presidential primary

The Labour Party has scheduled its presidential primary election for April 28, alongside a series of congresses at different levels of the party.

According to the timetable, ward congresses will hold on April 23, followed by Local Government Area congresses on April 24, and state congresses on April 25.

This was disclosed in a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja.

Usman explained that the correspondence was to formally notify INEC of the approved schedule of activities for the party’s 2026 elective ward, LGA, and state congresses, as well as its 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.

“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.

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 convention in line with its constitutional and statutory mandate.

Usman assured of the party’s continued commitment to the democratic development of Nigeria. (NAN)

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