The Labour Party has scheduled May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after a National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja and monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
According to the timetable, the party will submit its membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026. Primaries for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly positions are slated for May 15, 2026.
The NEC also ratified the actions of the party’s national leadership under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha regarding the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026, respectively, as well as the National Convention set for April 11, 2026.
During the meeting, the council reviewed recent developments within the party, including the reported invasion of its national secretariat by hoodlums allegedly linked to “rogue elements.”
Following recommendations from the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Salisu Mohammed, the NEC approved the suspension of several members over alleged acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and involvement in the disruption at the party’s secretariat.
Those suspended include 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, and Godwin Jioke. Others are Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.
The council also approved the expansion of the party’s membership register through a hybrid system combining digital registration and manual enrolment in rural areas. The move is aimed at improving transparency, participation, and administrative efficiency in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
In addition, NEC resolved that vacant positions within party structures will be filled through interim appointments to ensure continuity, pending the conduct of substantive congresses.
The party leadership further urged members to use internal dispute resolution mechanisms to address grievances and promote unity within its ranks.
