The Labour Party has unveiled the chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees in preparation for its upcoming nationwide congresses.
In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman, the party announced the formation of committees tasked with supervising the ward, local government, and state congresses.
According to the announcement, ward congresses will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, followed by local government congresses on Friday, April 24, 2026, and state congresses on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The subcommittees, described by the party as comprising experienced and respected party members, are charged with ensuring the smooth conduct of the congresses in their respective states.
Appointed chairmen include: Hon. Iheanacho Obioma (Abia); Francis Kim (Adamawa); Ekong Philip Solomon (Akwa Ibom); Chief Tony Asuoha (Anambra); Malam Mustapha Adamu (Bauchi); Beredugo Ebimonyo (Bayelsa); Chief John A. A. Ochoga (Benue); Comrade Buratai (Borno); Urom P. Iyang (Cross River); Hon. Chuks Onitsha (Delta); Chief Mitchell Nwabueze (Ebonyi); Comrade Dr. Saliu Edogiawerie (Edo); Comrade Usman Mohammed (Niger); Owolabi Ezekiel (Ogun); Charles Afolabi (Ondo); Balogun Ibrahim (Osun); Babatunde Yusuf (Oyo); Fakorede Matthew (Ekiti); Dr. David Ogba (Enugu); Comrade Adoga S. Knaabayi (Gombe); Hon. Chinagorom Nwankpa (Imo); Comrade Mustapha Garba (Jigawa); Dr. Emmanuel Barau (Kaduna); Comrade Kabiru Said (Kano); Pastor Ishaku Izang (Plateau); Hon. Amaobi Ogah (Rivers); Professor Muhamuda Muhammad (Sokoto); Barrister Jesse Williams (Taraba); Mukhtar Hassan (Yobe); Haila Ayuba Baja (Zamfara); Comrade Ismail Bello (Katsina); Comrade Muh’d H. Birnin (Kebbi); Hon. Samuel Ajare (Kogi); Bodunde David Adebayo (Kwara); Chukwuemeka Ogbanna (Lagos); Comrade Dr. Muttaqa Yushau (Nasarawa); and Comrade Rose Uba-Anarah (Federal Capital Territory).
National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, in her message to subcommittee members, urged them to uphold fairness, transparency, and integrity, emphasizing the party’s commitment to its core values. She reminded the committees to adhere to the principles of equal opportunity and social justice and maintain the credibility of the party throughout the congresses.
The party reiterated that its National Convention is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Umuahia, Abia State, expressing confidence that all preparations are in place for a smooth and successful event.
