The Labour Party (LP) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to advancing democratic values, institutional reforms, and national development across Nigeria.
This affirmation was made during an expanded virtual meeting of key stakeholders held on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The meeting brought together top figures in the party, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi; the governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti; interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman; interim National Secretary, Senator Darlington Nwokocha; and the party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
Also in attendance were Deputy National Chairmen Mohammed Usman Misau and Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku; Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu; Senators Victor Umeh and Okey Ezea; former acting National Chairman, Maria Labeke; Lagos State interim Chairman, Rotimi Odunaike; former NBA President, Olumide Akpata; Board of Trustees (BOT) member, PA Lawson Osagie; as well as representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), among other prominent stakeholders.
In a statement issued after the meeting by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, the party noted that it is “poised now more than ever to promote internal cohesion, democratic consolidation, and national development.”
The meeting also unanimously commended the interim leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman, passing a vote of confidence in her stewardship as Interim National Chairman.
“As the political landscape continues to evolve, particularly with respect to recent developments affecting the Labour Party, the leadership reaffirmed its collective resolve to uphold democratic ideals and ensure the party remains a formidable platform for progressive governance,” the statement added.
The party emphasized the importance of unity, inclusivity, and transparency in its internal operations and pledged to work closely with all stakeholders to actualize its broader vision for a just and equitable Nigeria.
