Labour Party Hails INEC’s Recognition Of Its Interim Leadership

The leadership of the Labour Party has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its official recognition of the party’s Interim National Leadership, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, as the valid and lawful leadership of the party.

Checks on the INEC website as of Friday showed that the electoral umpire has listed Usman as the chairperson of the party’s caretaker committee.

INEC noted that the action was in compliance with a court order mandating the commission to recognise the interim leadership.

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In a statement issued on Saturday, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to Senator Usman, Ken Asogwa, said the party appreciated the INEC leadership for “standing firmly on the side of the law, justice, and constitutionalism, and for demonstrating clear obedience to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The party added, “We believe this development brings to an end the prolonged distractions and internal uncertainties the party has endured over the past year. We therefore call on our teeming members across the federation to unite and support the interim leadership as it works assiduously to reposition the party for victory in forthcoming elections.

“As a major opposition party, the Labour Party remains committed to providing Nigerians with a credible, people-oriented alternative platform. Achieving this goal requires unity, dedication, and collective sacrifice from all stakeholders.”

The party also expressed gratitude to its supporters nationwide for their resilience and unwavering belief in the struggle, while commending the judiciary for upholding justice and the Nigerian media for remaining principled in the pursuit of truth and fairness.

“As we intensify efforts to rebuild and strengthen our structures nationwide, we appeal for patience and continued support from Nigerians. Conscious of the limited time before the next election cycle, the party assures the public of its resolve to work tirelessly to restore the Labour Party to winning ways and achieve its objectives in the shortest possible time,” the statement concluded.