The Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party has announced the postponement of its scheduled congresses and national convention, earlier billed to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

According to the party’s previously released timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, 2026, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, while the national convention was scheduled to hold on April 11, 2026.

However, arising 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.

The decision is aimed at providing ample opportunity for members and prospective Nigerians to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise, according to a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser (Media), Ken Asogwa.

As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has also inaugurated a 45-member congresses and convention committee.

The committee is chaired by Ginger Onwusibe, a member representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Other members of the committee include Salisu N. 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.

While inaugurating the committee, 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 convention,” the statement added.

The party appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its teeming supporters nationwide for their understanding regarding this adjustment.

It also assured that a new timetable would be communicated in due course.

The opposition party had on Tuesday zoned its presidential ticket to the South.

Disclosing this on the sidelines of the meeting with the INEC, Usman said, “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and that is that we will certainly not field any aspirant from Northern Nigeria. We have zoned the position to southern Nigeria.

“So if any northerner comes now to want to contest elections, we certainly will not accept that.”

She maintained that the party would adhere to internal democratic processes, declining to name any potential candidate.