Labour Party to Hold Presidential Nomination Contest on May 23, 2027

The Labour Party has finalized its schedule for the upcoming elections, with the presidential primaries slated for May 23rd, 2026, as outlined in the approved timetable released by the party.

This development was announced in a communique issued after a meeting of the party's National Executive Council, which was attended by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Tuesday.

The communique, made public on Wednesday, revealed that the party will submit its membership register to the Independent National Electoral Commission on April 15th, 2026.

Additionally, the party has scheduled its governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly primaries for Friday, May 15th, 2026.

The National Executive Council also expressed satisfaction with the actions taken by the party's National Leadership, led by Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwochocha, regarding the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses.

These congresses are scheduled to take place on March 26, 28, and 31, 2026, respectively, along with the National Convention, which is set for April 11, 2026.

The party's NEC reviewed recent developments, including the invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by certain rogue elements.

Following a review of the report and recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, the NEC invoked its disciplinary powers and suspended several members for acts of indiscipline and anti-party activities.

Those suspended include Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, 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 who were suspended are Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.

The NEC also ratified and approved the ongoing expansion of the Party's membership register through a hybrid approach, combining Digital Membership Registration with manual registration in rural communities.

This initiative aims to modernize the Party's database, strengthen participatory democracy, and enhance transparency and efficiency in Party administration, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

The NEC resolved to fill existing vacancies within party structures through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration, with the National Leadership empowered to make such appointments.

The communique noted that these appointments will remain in an acting capacity pending the conduct of substantive congresses in accordance with the Party Constitution and approved timetable.

The NEC urged members to utilize the party's internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances, promoting unity and minimizing internal conflicts.