The Labour Party has renewed the tenure of factional Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the interim National Secretary among other persons.
She is expected to lead the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the faction.
The decision was taken during the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party on Friday in Abuja.
The meeting was attended by Statutory members of NEC of the party, the Board of Trustees (BoT), leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC).
In a communique, the NEC also approved the schedule for party congresses and national convention.
The communique was signed by Abia Gov Dr. Alex Otti; Deputy Abia Gov Ikechukwu Emetu; chairman of BOT Chief S.O.Z Ejiofoh; Secretary Board of Trustees Salisu Mohammed; NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero; Chairperson NLC National Woman Leader Comrade Deborah Yusuf; TUC Comrade General Nuhu Toro; Usman National Chairman, Interim National Committee; Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary; Comrade Engr. Festus Osifo President TUC and Senator Nwokocha National Secretary, Interim National Committee.
The communique reads: “The NEC approved the detailed schedule for the conduct of Ward Congresses, Local Government Area Congresses, State Congresses, Zonal Congresses, and the National Convention of the Labour Party. The National Secretariat is mandated to publish the guidelines and timelines to ensure transparent and democratic elections at all levels.
“The NEC approved the constitution of statutory committees to supervise Membership Revalidation and New Member Registration across the country. These committees shall work with the National Secretariat, State Chairmen. and relevant stakeholders to ensure credibility and inclusiveness. The National Secretariat is mandated to publish the list and membership of the Committees.
“The NEC reviewed the status of the Party’s participation in the forthcoming Anambra Gubernatorial Election and various scheduled by-elections in senatorial districts and federal constituencies across the country. The NEC reaffirmed the commitment of the Party to fielding credible candidates and directed the INWC to conclude necessary preparations with INEC in line with the Electoral Act 2022.
“The NEC reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, rule of law, and the supremacy of the Labour Party Constitution. It warned against any parallel structures or activities inconsistent with these resolutions.
“The NEC urged all stakeholders, members, and supporters of the Labour Party to close ranks, eschew divisive tendencies, and work together in unity to build a strong, people-oriented, and ideologically driven political movement capable of rescuing Nigeria.
“The NEC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all security agencies to discharge their statutory responsibilities impartially and professionally to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in the forthcoming Elections.”
