18/07/2025
Labour Party elects Sen. Usman Nnenadi as the interim national Chairperson.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party met in Abuja on Friday. 18th July 2025, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The meeting was duly convened by Statutory NEC members, in line with the Labour Party Constitution and pursuant to the decisions of the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on 4th April 2025, between Sen. Nenadi E. Usman (Labour Party National Caretaker Committee Chairman) v. Labour Party & Anor suit number SC/CV/56/2025 which confirmed that the tenure of Barr. Julius Abure has ended.
The meeting was attended by Statutory members of the National Executive Council, the Board of Trustees (BoT), leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Trade Union Congress (TUC). At the end of deliberations, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted by the NEC and issued as the official communiqué:
1. Ratification of the Interim National Working Committee (INWC):
The NEC unanimously ratified and inaugurated the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party under the leadership of Senator Nenadi E. Usman as the Interim National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the interim National Secretary among other persons.
2. Approval of the Schedule for Party Congresses and National Convention:
The NEC approved the detailed schedule for the conduct of Ward Congresses, Local Government Area Congresses, State Congresses, Zonal Congresses, and the National Convention of the Labour Party. The National Secretariat is mandated to publish the guidelines and timelines to ensure transparent and democratic elections at all levels.
3. Constitution of Statutory Committees:
The NEC approved the constitution of statutory committees to supervise Membership Revalidation and New Member Registration across the country. These committees shall work with the National Secretariat, State Chairmen. and relevant stakeholders to ensure credibility and inclusiveness. The National Secretariat is mandated to publish the list and membership of the Committees.
4. Status of Labour Party Participation in Upcoming Elections:
The NEC reviewed the status of the Party's participation in the forthcoming Anambra Gubernatorial Election and various scheduled by-elections in senatorial districts and federal constituencies across the country. The NEC reaffirmed the commitment of the Party to fielding credible candidates and directed the INWC to conclude necessary preparations with INEC in line with the Electoral Act 2022.
5. Commitment to Internal Democracy and Party Discipline:
The NEC reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, rule of law, and the supremacy of the Labour Party Constitution. It warned against any parallel structures or activities inconsistent with these resolutions.
6. Appeal for Unity and Reconciliation:
The NEC urged all stakeholders, members, and supporters of the Labour Party to close ranks, eschew divisive tendencies, and work together in unity to build a strong, people-oriented, and ideologically driven political movement capable of rescuing Nigeria.
7. Call on INEC and Security Agencies:
The NEC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all security agencies to discharge their statutory responsibilities impartially and professionally to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in the forthcoming Elections.
8. Adoption of NEC Communiqué:
The meeting adopted this communiqué as the official statement of the Labour Party NEC meeting of 18th July 2025 and directed its immediate dissemination to the media, party organs, INEC, and the general public.
Issued this 18th Day of July 2025 at Abuja
H. E. Dr. Alex Offl, OFR
Executive Governor, Abia State
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H. E. Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Deputy Governor of Abia State
Chief S.O.Z Ejiofoh Chairman of BOT
Alhaji Salisu Mohammed Secretary Board of Trustees
Comrade Joe Ajaero President, NLC
Comrade Deborah Yusuf Chairperson NLC National Woman Leader
Comrade General N. A. Toro Phd, Mni+ Trade Union Congress Secretary
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Senator Nenadi E. Usman National Charman, Interim National Committee
Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja mni NLC General Secretary
Comrade Engr. Festus Osifo President Trade Union Congress
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Senator Dallington Nwokocha National Secretary. Interim National Committee
