The Labour Party has postponed its scheduled congresses and national convention, which were earlier set to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

Asogwa also announced the inauguration of a Planning Committee to oversee preparations for the events.

Under the party’s earlier timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, 2026, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, and the national convention on April 11, 2026.

According to Asogwa, the decision to shift the dates followed a combined stakeholders’ meeting involving members of the Interim National Working Committee (NWC) and representatives of labour unions.

He explained that the postponement was intended to provide sufficient opportunity for members and prospective entrants to participate fully in the ongoing membership re-registration exercise.

“As part of efforts to ensure a seamless and credible process, the party has also inaugurated a 45-member Congresses and Convention Committee.

“The committee is chaired by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

“Other members of the committee include Comrade Salisu N. Mohammed, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, Hon. Amaobi Ogah, Hon. Ibe Okwara, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Alozie Munachim Ikechi, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Comrade Lawson Osagie, Mrs. Imaobong Ufot, among others.”

He said that, while inaugurating the committee, the National Chairman of the party, Sen. Nenadi Usman, charged members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, impartiality, and commitment.

She urged them to take full advantage of the postponement to complete all necessary preparations and ensure hitch-free congresses and convention.

The party appealed to its members, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its supporters nationwide for understanding over the adjustment.

It added that a new timetable would be communicated in due course.