Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has announced that Senator Nenadi Usman has taken over as the party’s Acting National Chairman.
According to Naija News, Senator Usman had earlier been appointed to head the Labour Party’s National Caretaker Committee during an event held in Abia State in September 2024.
Obi made the confirmation in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the decision was formalized during the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and a Stakeholders Interactive Townhall held in Abuja.
The meeting was attended by prominent figures, including Governor Alex Otti, Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, several elected officials at both national and state levels, and representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
In his words: “The meeting was both timely and necessary as we continue to strengthen our internal structures, promote unity, and refocus our efforts on the mission of building a new Nigeria.
Together, we reaffirmed our dedication to the vision and principles that brought millions of Nigerians into this movement — a vision rooted in transparency, integrity, and service to the people.
One of the key resolutions made was the appointment of Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman as the Acting National Chairperson of the Labour Party. We unanimously passed a vote of confidence in her leadership and believe she is well-positioned to steer the party in this transitional period,” Obi stated.
Why the Party Visited INEC
Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, further revealed that after the NEC meeting, a delegation from the party visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially inform the commission of the leadership decision.
He explained: “Following the NEC meeting, we proceeded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formally present the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed the party’s leadership transition and the validity of our NEC proceedings. It was also to formally communicate the appointment of Senator Nenadi Usman as our Acting Chairperson.
This move was not only procedural but necessary. The leadership of our party must start on the right path to preserve the integrity of our internal democratic processes,” he added.
