The Labour Party (LP) has endorsed Abia State Governor Alex Otti as its national leader while extending goodwill to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his decision to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
The party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, made this known in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) held on Wednesday to review issues affecting the party’s stability, growth, and future direction.
According to the communiqué, the NWC unanimously recognised Governor Otti as the national leader of the party. “The NWC, in a unanimous decision, affirmed its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party,” it stated.
The party also wished Peter Obi well in his political journey following his exit. “The national leadership of the Labour Party wishes His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi well in his future political endeavours and in his new political party,” the statement added.
In addition, the NWC acknowledged former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, as the party’s national chairman. The party explained that this decision aligns with the Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025, which ruled that the tenure of Julius Abure as national chairman had expired.
LP called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Nenadi Usman and Nwokocha in line with the court ruling already referenced by the electoral body.
The party further announced that all congresses and its National Convention would be conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of its constitution, urging members across all levels to actively participate in the process.
The NWC thanked party members and Nigerians for their continued support, reaffirming that the Labour Party remains united and committed to building a Nigeria anchored on equal opportunity, social justice, and good governance.
“The NWC reaffirmed that all congresses and the National Convention of the Party shall hold accordingly, in strict compliance with the provisions of the Party Constitution. Members at all levels are therefore encouraged to actively participate in the congress processes,” the LP said.
The Labour Party finished third in the 2023 presidential election, with Peter Obi as its candidate.
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