The Labour Party has postponed its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention earlier scheduled to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The decision was announced on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser to the Interim National Chairman on Media, Ken Eluma Asogwa.
According to the party, the postponement is aimed at allowing broader participation in its ongoing membership re-registration exercise.
The development represents a shift from the party’s earlier timetable, which had scheduled ward congresses for March 26, local government congresses for March 28, state congresses for March 31, and the national convention for April 11, 2026.
Asogwa said the decision followed a stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee and representatives of labour unions.
“The postponement is to provide ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise,” he stated.
The party also announced the inauguration of a 45-member Congress and Convention Committee to oversee the process.
The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Other members include Comrade Salisu N. Mohammed, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, Hon. Amaobi Ogah, Hon. Ibe Okwara, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Comrade Lawson Osagie, and Mrs Imaobong Ufot, among others.
While inaugurating the committee, the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, urged members to carry out their duties with diligence, impartiality, and commitment.
“I urge you to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and convention,” she said.
The party appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and supporters nationwide for understanding, assuring that a new timetable would be announced in due course.
