Labour Party Delays 2027 Election Congresses and National Convention to Prioritize Membership Re-registration

Nenadi Usman’s Labour Party delays ward and state congresses to allow for membership re-registration. Rep. Ginger Onwusibe to chair the new convention committee.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 7:21 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

A Strategic Shift in the Election Timetable

The Labour Party has officially announced the postponement of its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its high-stakes national convention. Originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the exercise was intended to solidify the party’s internal structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, following a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and key representatives from various labour unions, the party leadership decided that a temporary pause was necessary to ensure the integrity of its internal democratic processes.

Prioritizing Membership Re-registration

The primary driver for the postponement is the party's ongoing membership re-registration exercise. In a statement issued by Ken Eluma Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, the party explained that shifting the dates would provide "ample opportunity" for both existing members and prospective supporters across Nigeria to participate fully in the registration process. By ensuring that the party’s database is accurate and inclusive before holding congresses, the LP hopes to avoid the disputes over delegate lists that often plague Nigerian political conventions.

Inauguration of the 45-Member Convention Committee

Despite the delay, the party has moved forward with its administrative preparations by inaugurating a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee. The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency. The committee includes a broad spectrum of influential party figures, such as Salisu N. Mohammed and Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, who are tasked with overseeing the logistics of the eventually rescheduled congresses to ensure a credible and seamless transition.