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Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has postponed its congresses and national convention earlier scheduled to commence today.
According to the party’s previously released timetable, ward congresses were slated for today, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31 and national convention April 11.
However, rising from a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of the labour unions, the party resolved to shift the exercise to provide ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.
As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has also inaugurated a 45-member congress and convention committee chaired by the member, representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ginger Onwusibe.
Other members of the committee include Salisu Mohammed, Obinna Aguocha, Amaobi Ogah, Ibe Okwara, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Benedict Etanabene, Emmanuel Emeruwa, Lawson Osagie and Mrs Imaobong Ufot, among others. Inaugurating the committee, Senator Nenadi Usman charged members to discharge their responsibilities with utmost diligence, impartiality and commitment. She urged them to take full advantage of the postponement to ensure that all necessary preparations are thoroughly completed, guaranteeing hitch-free congresses and conventions.
The party appeals to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its teeming supporters nationwide for their understanding regarding the adjustment. It assured that a new timetable would be communicated in due course.
