TDThe Labour Party has formally approved the timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, with the presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The decision was reached at a well-attended statutory meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and duly observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Timetable Highlights
- Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026
- Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – May 15, 2026
- Presidential Primary Election – May 23, 2026
NEC also ratified the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses slated for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026, as well as the National Convention scheduled for April 11, 2026.
Suspension of Members
The Council reviewed recent developments, including the invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by rogue elements.
NEC was acting on the recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed.
It approved the suspension of several members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and complicity in the desecration of the Secretariat.
Among those suspended are:
- Eneyi G. Zidougha,
- Hilda Doukubo,
- Lincolin Charles,
- Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu,
- Ogar Osim,
- Vincent Okwuokei,
- Casmir Agbo Uchenna,
- Simon Zubairu Bamga,
- Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman,
- Emmanuel Agida,
- Auwala Ahmed,
- Ularama Jubrila,
- Grace Zafara Posat,
- Suleiman Abdurahman Abdul,
- Ajibade Adekunle Samson,
- Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu,
- Elizabeth Ativie,
- Godwin Jioke,
- Airen Igbinedion,
- Osas Frank,
- Kennedy Ahanotu,
- Ayidele Olurunfemi,
- B. Arabanbi,
- Umar Faruk Ibrahim,
- Auwal Tafoki, and,
- Obiora Ifoh.
Membership Expansion & Party Administration
NEC ratified the ongoing expansion of the Party’s membership register through a hybrid system — combining digital e-registration with manual registration in rural communities.
This initiative aims to modernize the Party’s database, strengthen participatory democracy, and enhance transparency in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
The Council also resolved that existing vacancies within Party structures will be filled through interim appointments to ensure continuity, pending substantive congresses.
Confidence in Leadership
In a show of unity, NEC welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court affirming Senator Nenadi Usman as Interim National Chairman.
A vote of confidence was passed on her leadership, the Interim National Working Committee, the Board of Trustees, the leadership of the NLC and TUC, and Governor Alex Otti.
NEC also commended INEC for promptly complying with the court’s pronouncement.
