Labour Party holds national. convention April 28

The Labour Party will hold its national convention on April 28.

The party will also organise its state congresses on April 25 which ward and local government congresses will take place on April 23 and April 24 respectively.

The LP disclosed these in a letter  to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and signed by the party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman.

The letter was available to journalists on Friday in Abuja.

According to 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 line with 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 1999 Constitution.

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The LP 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.

“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.