The national leadership of the Labour Party has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission of its approved timetable for the 2026 elective ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its National Convention.
In a addressed to the Director of Election and Party Monitoring (EPM) at INEC headquarters in Abuja, the party stated that the notification was made in strict compliance with relevant legal provisions governing political party activities in Nigeria.
The letter cited Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Sections 223(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandate political parties to duly inform the electoral umpire of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.
The Labour Party disclosed that the schedule follows an earlier postponement of its internal electoral activities, which was necessary to ensure wider participation of members across the country.
The party said the delay would allow for the completion of its ongoing digital membership registration exercise, aimed at broadening access and engagement for party members.
“The party, in an earlier correspondence duly acknowledged, notified the Commission of the postponement of its previously scheduled activities to enable broader participation of members,” the letter stated.
As the Labour Party moves forward with its internal congresses and convention, attention would be on the implementation of the digital membership exercise, which party officials have described as a critical step toward strengthening grassroots participation and ensuring accurate records of party membership nationwide.
