The Labour Party will hold its national convention on April 28, 2026, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. This follows a revised timetable for its elective congresses, as communicated in a formal notice dated March 31, 2026, sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The notice was jointly signed by caretaker national chairman Nenadi Usman and caretaker national secretary Darlington Nwokocha. Ward congresses are set for April 23, 2026, local government congresses on April 24, and state congresses on April 25.
The party cited Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended), INEC's regulations, and Sections 223(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as legal basis for the notification. It recalled an earlier postponement of the events to allow for broader member participation, particularly to complete ongoing digital membership registration. The new schedule now paves the way for the election of national officers during the Abuja convention. The Labour Party has requested INEC to acknowledge the notice and direct its state offices to monitor the processes.
Holding the convention in Abuja months before the 2027 general elections gives the Labour Party a head start in shaping its national structure. With Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha overseeing the process, the party is positioning itself as a serious contender. This timeline means aspirants have little room for error in mobilizing support. For Nigerian voters, it signals that the political race is already beginning to take shape.
