In advance of the general elections in 2027, the Labour Party, led by Esther Nenadi Usman, has scheduled its presidential primary on May 23, 2026.
According to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission representatives were present at a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Tuesday when the decision was made.
On Wednesday, a communique detailing the meeting was made public.
On April 15, 2026, the party will submit its membership record to INEC in accordance with the schedule that has been agreed.
May 15, 2026 is the date of the Senate, House of Representatives, State Houses of Assembly, and governorship primaries.
Additionally, the council supported the actions taken by the party’s leadership, led by Darlington Nwochocha and Nenadi Usman, with relation to future internal initiatives.
These include state congresses on March 31, local government congresses on March 28, and ward congresses on March 26.
On April 11, 2026, the party is scheduled to have its national convention.
The council discussed current problems inside the party during the meeting, such as the alleged invasion of its national secretariat by alleged thugs connected to certain members.
The council authorized the suspension of multiple members for misconduct, anti-party activities, and their purported role in the disturbance at the party headquarters after reviewing the findings of a disciplinary committee headed by Salisu Mohammed.
Eneyi Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammad Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei, Casmir Uchenna, Simon Bamga, Abduljamid Suleiman, Emmanuel Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Posat, Suleiman Abdul, Ajibade Samson, Alexander Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, B. Arabanbi, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh are among those impacted.
In order to reach members in rural areas, the council also endorsed the continuous updating of the party’s membership register using both digital and manual techniques.
In accordance with the Electoral Act of 2026, the action aims to improve internal procedures and record keeping.
In order to maintain smooth operations until appropriate congresses are convened, the council also decided that open posts within the party should be filled via temporary appointments.
In order to preserve unity and lessen internal strife, members were counseled to resolve disagreements through internal channels.
