The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, has released a comprehensive timetable and schedule of activities to kick-start preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The timetable, contained in a document dated November 17, 2025, was submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and acknowledged by the electoral body on November 21, 2025.
According to the schedule, the party’s National Convention is slated for February 28, 2026. Other key activities outlined include the inauguration of the National Steering Committee for membership revalidation and new registration, alongside the unveiling of a nationwide membership mobilisation drive tagged “Labour Party Connect 10 Million Nigerians.” The exercise, which was formally flagged off on December 17, 2025, is expected to run until January 10, 2026.
The timetable further indicates that ward congresses will hold on January 13, followed by Local Government Congresses on January 17, State Congresses on January 24, and Zonal Congresses scheduled for January 31, 2026.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Steering Committee for the membership revalidation and registration exercise in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Usman called on Nigerians to join the Labour Party in what she described as a collective effort to rescue and strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
She acknowledged that the party, like other opposition platforms, had faced significant internal challenges in recent times but noted that most of the issues had been resolved by the courts, with a few others still pending.
“I am pleased to state that the majority of these issues have been decisively resolved by the courts, while the remaining matters are before the judiciary. We are confident they will soon be concluded in the interest of justice and democracy,” she said.
As preparations for the next election cycle gather momentum, Senator Usman said the Labour Party considered it both necessary and strategic to reposition, reorganise and strengthen its structures nationwide.
“It is in furtherance of this objective that we are formally launching this membership revalidation and registration exercise,” she added.
The Acting National Chairman noted that expanding and consolidating the party’s membership base had remained a top priority since she assumed office, expressing regret that earlier challenges delayed the commencement of the exercise.
“However, with the launch today and the newly approved timetable, I am confident that we will recover lost ground and emerge stronger, more united and better prepared for the task ahead,” she said.
She urged existing members to take advantage of the exercise to revalidate their membership, while calling on Nigerians of goodwill to register and formally join the party.
Senator Usman assured the public that the Labour Party under her leadership remains committed to providing a credible, people-driven political alternative.
In his remarks, the Interim National Secretary of the party, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, who administered the oath of office on members of the National Steering Committee, charged them to discharge their duties with fairness and commitment.
He disclosed that the party is targeting the registration of at least 10 million Nigerians by the end of the nationwide membership exercise.