The Labour Party (LP) has fixed May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries as part of its approved timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), held in Abuja and observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The communiqué stated that the party will submit its membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026, while governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly primaries will be held on May 15, 2026.
NEC also ratified the actions of the party’s national leadership under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha regarding the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026, respectively, as well as the national convention slated for April 11, 2026.
The council reviewed recent developments within the party, including the invasion of its national secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by “rogue elements.”
Following recommendations from the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Salisu Mohammed, NEC approved the suspension of several members over alleged indiscipline, anti-party activities, and involvement in the disruption at the secretariat.
Those suspended include Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Dokubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei, Casmir Agbo Uchenna, Simon Zubairu Bamga, Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman, Emmanuel Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Zafara Posat, Suleiman Abdurahman Abdul, Ajibade Adekunle Samson, Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie, and Godwin Jioke.
Others are Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.
NEC also approved the expansion of the party’s membership register through a hybrid system combining digital registration with manual processes in rural areas, aimed at improving transparency and participation in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
The council further resolved that existing vacancies within party structures would be filled through interim appointments to ensure administrative continuity pending the conduct of substantive congresses.
It urged members to utilize internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances and promote unity within the party.
