THIS DAWN — The Labour Party (LP) was thrown into fresh confusion on Wednesday after the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) issued a strong disclaimer distancing itself from a circulating letter that purportedly dissolved the Senator Esther Nenadi Usman–led Interim National Working Committee (iNWC).
The disputed letter, dated December 2, 2025, had claimed that LP BoT Chairman, Comrade S.O.Z. Ejiofor, and the BoT Secretary, Comrade Salisu Mohammed, formally announced the expiration of the Interim NWC’s mandate and ordered its dissolution with immediate effect.
It had also accused the iNWC of gross underperformance and failure to conduct congresses and a national convention as required by the party’s constitution.
See a copy of the letter below:
Denial of controversial document
However, in a new statement released on Wednesday, the same LP BoT Chairman and Secretary categorically denied issuing the controversial document.
They described it as the handiwork of “mischief-makers” attempting to mislead the public and destabilize the party ahead of the crucial 2027 general elections.
“We write to disclaim and disassociate ourselves from the issuance of the above letter which was purportedly issued by ourselves conveying the expiration of the Labour Party Interim National Working Committee (INWC),” LP BoT leaders stated.
“The letter dated 02/12/2025 was not issued and signed by either the Chairman of the Board of Trustees nor the Secretary Board of Trustees.
“This is the work of mischief-makers,” they stated unequivocally.
LP BoT went further to assure the interim leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwaokocha of its unflinching support.
It stressed that the party remains united behind their mandate to reposition the LP and prepare it for upcoming congresses.
“We want to reassure you both of the support of the Board of Trustees, other structures and stakeholders in the party.
“We believe that the task given to you to steer the party in the right direction in preparing her for the congresses and to enable the party achieve maximum representation during the forthcoming 2027 General Elections will be delivered,” the statement continued.
See a copy of the letter below:
‘Decisive LP BoT intervention’
The clarification marks a dramatic twist in what was earlier reported as a decisive LP BoT intervention to dissolve the iNWC over alleged failures to organize congresses and conventions more than a year after its inauguration.
The Nenadi Usman–led committee was originally appointed on September 4, 2024, in Umuahia, Abia State, with a 90-day mandate.
Though reappointed for another 90 days in July 2025, the committee has remained in office for over 400 days.
The earlier disputed letter had faulted this extended stay and accused the iNWC of contributing to “nationwide desertion and derailing of party structures.”
Wednesday’s disclaimer, however, suggests that forces within the party may be engaged in an intense internal power struggle, with forged documents now entering the fray.
Political observers say the contradictory statements underscore the Labour Party’s deepening internal divisions—rifts that could significantly undermine its performance in the 2027 polls if not swiftly resolved.
For now, LP BoT insists its confidence remains firmly with the Nenadi Usman–Darlington Nwaokocha leadership as the party prepares for long-delayed congresses and broader restructuring.
