- Details Emerge from Labour Party Leaders’ Strategic Meeting of Thursday, August 7
Chieftains and key stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) have held a high-level strategic meeting, adopting far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, which took place virtually on Thursday, August 7, 2025, brought together prominent party leaders and political heavyweights. A statement released on Friday by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, confirmed the details of the gathering.
During the session, LP chieftains reaffirmed their commitment to deepening democratic ideals in Nigeria and passed a unanimous vote of confidence on Senator Usman’s leadership.
“The meeting unanimously commended the interim leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman and passed a resounding vote of confidence in her stewardship as Interim National Chairman,” the statement read in part.
The stakeholders also resolved to intensify efforts toward strengthening democratic institutions, promoting unity within the party, and ensuring that the Labour Party remains a formidable political force ahead of 2027.
Notable Attendees
The roll call of leaders at the meeting included:
Peter Obi – 2023 LP Presidential Candidate
Dr. Alex Otti – Governor of Abia State
Senator Nenadi Usman – Interim National Chairman
Senator Darlington Nwokocha – Interim National Secretary
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour – 2023 LP Governorship Candidate for Lagos State
Mohammed Usman Misau – Deputy National Chairman
Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku – Deputy National Chairman
HE Ikechukwu Emetu – Deputy Governor of Abia State
Senator Victor Umeh
Senator Okey Ezea
Mrs. Maria Labeke – Former Acting National Chairman, LP
Rotimi Odunaike – Interim Chairman, LP Lagos State
Olumide Akpata – Former NBA President
PA Lawson Osagie – BOT Member
Representatives of the NLC and TUC
The meeting marks a renewed sense of unity within the Labour Party as it gears up for a robust political campaign season leading to the 2027 elections.
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