Acting in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 21st January 2026, and following the recognition of Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the Interim National Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Labour Party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, 30th January 2026, the leadership of the Labour Party today attended INEC’s Quarterly Consultative Meeting with leaders of political parties.
The Labour Party commends INEC for the invitation extended to its leadership and for its commitment to upholding truth and justice. The party notes that while INEC had earlier complied with the judgment of the Federal High Court by publishing Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha’s names on its official portal, this singular invitation further affirms and accords full legitimacy to the current leadership of the Party. The Labour Party therefore commends the present leadership of INEC, led by Prof. Joash Amupitan, for its steadfast adherence to the rule of law. As a minister in the temple of justice, his leadership skills, which we witnessed today, have proven him to be a round peg in a round hole.
While the crisis that previously rocked the Labour Party was protracted and torturous, the party is pleased that this unfortunate chapter has now been firmly laid to rest. The Labour Party remains profoundly grateful to its teeming supporters for their patience, resilience, and unwavering faith in the party; to the media for their professionalism and courage in standing on the side of truth; and to all lovers of democracy in Nigeria who stood by the party throughout the trying period.
The Labour Party reiterates its commitment to democratic values, internal cohesion, and constructive engagement with relevant stakeholders in the advancement of Nigeria’s democracy.
*Ken Eluma Asogwa*
Senior Special Adviser (Media)
to the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman
5th February 2026
