LP unveils e-registration portal, says the party has no existing state, LG organ

From Idu Jude Abuja

The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party led by Senator Nenadi Usman has clarified that it has no existing local government and state organs.

Chairman of the INWC Senator Nenadi Usman made the clarification on Monday in Abuja during the official unveiling ceremony of the E-registration portal to kickstart the nationwide exercise in membership drive preparation for the 2027 general

Usman, said that the exercise marks the beginning of membership registration for every Labour Party member, which will also produce new states and local government organs to form executive arms of the party.

The new development however, put to rest the contest on existing organs of the party after the Supreme Court Judgment of April 4th that removed Barrister Julius Abure from office.

Further explaining, Senator Nenadi, said that the e- registration platform, is to enable all Nigerians, at home and abroad, to register as bona fide members without traveling to physical offices.

“The portal has been fully tested and all prior technical issues have been resolved.
Members can register from anywhere and download their membership cards.”

Senator Nenadi, said, that “registration is free of charge; no payments are required. Any site requesting money should be regarded as fraudulent.”

She said, that registrants will select their home states, ensuring that membership records are accurate and verifiable.

The Labour Party, according to her, is committed to being a strong opposition party representing social justice and equal opportunities.

“Lessons from previous elections, particularly 2023, highlighted the need for polling agents and a verifiable paper trail in every polling unit.

The party aims to ensure that grassroots members and union affiliates are actively involved in elections, improving transparency and accountability,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Comrade Lawson Osagie, Board of Trustees member and trade union veteran, while addressing political and structural concerns, said there are no internal state-level structures or factional divisions on the ground in the party.
Comrade Osagie stated that there are no current factions in the party, and all organs are guided by the Supreme Court ruling and INEC regulations, Thus highlighted that the e-registration exercise would form new party organs and their executives.

He said the burden lies on the National Caretaker Committee, which oversees the electoral process and the creation of a verifiable membership register.