The Labour Party (LP) has announced May 23, 2026, as the date for its presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The timetable was approved following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja on Tuesday, observed by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to a communique released on Wednesday, the party will submit its membership register to INEC by April 15, 2026. Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly primaries are scheduled for May 15, 2026.
The NEC also ratified the actions of the party’s national leadership, under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwochocha, regarding Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses set for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026, respectively, as well as the National Convention slated for April 11, 2026.
In its review of recent party developments, the NEC condemned the alleged invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums reportedly sponsored by “rogue elements.” Following recommendations from the Peace, Reconciliation, and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed, the NEC suspended multiple members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and involvement in the desecration of the National 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, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.
The NEC also approved the expansion of the party’s membership register through a hybrid approach combining digital e-registration with manual registration in rural communities. The initiative is aimed at modernising the party database, promoting participatory democracy, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in line with the 2026 Electoral Act.
Finally, the NEC resolved that all existing vacancies within party structures would be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration.
