The Labour Party (LP) has rescheduled its March congresses and national convention following a stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of labour unions.
As part of preparations for the exercise, the party also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee to coordinate and oversee the process.
Ward congresses had earlier been scheduled for March 26, 2026, local government congresses for March 28, state congresses for March 31, and the national convention for April 11, 2026.
However, according to the party, the decision to postpone the exercise was taken to allow wider participation in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise, ensuring that more members and prospective entrants are fully captured in the process.
The 45-member committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and is expected to drive planning and coordination for the rescheduled congresses and convention.
Other members of the committee 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, Labour Party National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, urged members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, impartiality, and commitment, noting that the postponement provides enough time to ensure proper preparations for hitch-free congresses and convention.
The party also appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and supporters nationwide for understanding, adding that a new timetable for the congresses and national convention will be announced in due course.