The has stated that concerns raised by the (INEC) regarding the status of its state executives have been fully addressed in line with the party’s constitution and relevant electoral regulations.
In a press release issued on March 7, 2026, the party leadership explained that its attention had been drawn to a letter currently circulating from INEC which pointed out that an earlier notification sent by the party concerning its plan to dissolve Interim State Working Committees did not meet the statutory notice period required for such a meeting.
According to the party, the interim state committees were initially appointed in December 2025 following internal conflicts and disputes involving parallel state executives allegedly elected by what it described as an illegitimate leadership of the party.
The statement noted that after receiving the communication from INEC, the leadership of the party took all necessary corrective steps to address the concerns raised by the electoral body in full compliance with the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and INEC guidelines.
Ordinarily, the party said it would have ignored what it described as “beer-parlour gossip” being circulated by certain former members regarding the INEC letter. However, it said the growing number of inquiries from party members and stakeholders across the country made it necessary to clarify the situation.
The party further alleged that individuals attempting to circulate and recycle the earlier INEC correspondence are disgruntled former members who are politically irrelevant and seeking to create confusion within the party.
Despite the controversy, the party leadership encouraged supporters nationwide to continue participating in the ongoing membership revalidation and new registration exercise. Members were also urged to prepare for upcoming party congresses and the national convention.
Reassuring members of stability within the party, the statement said the Labour Party under the leadership of remains focused and will not be distracted by what it described as the “fringe activities of discredited individuals.”
The statement was signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party.
