Labour Party, on Friday, officially recognised Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its national leader.
It also extended its best wishes to the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his move to the coalition African Democratic Congress.
LP National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, stated these in a communique.
It stated that the decision was reached during a meeting of the Labour Party National Working Committee (NWC) on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on issues related to the party’s stability, growth, and strategic direction.
The communique partly read, “The NWC, in a unanimous decision, affirms its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party.
“The National leadership of the Labour Party wishes His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi success in his future political endeavors and in his new political affiliation.”
LP also announced that former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman has been recognised as its National Chairman.
LP stressed that it upholds the Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025, which ruled that the tenure of Julius Abure as National Chairman had expired.
It urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to accord Usman and Secretary Nwokocha all rights and privileges as stipulated by the court’s decision.
“The NWC reaffirmed that all congresses and the National Convention of the Party shall proceed in strict compliance with the Party Constitution.”
“Members at all levels are encouraged to actively participate in these congress processes,” the communique added.
LP expressed gratitude to its members and the Nigerian public for their continued support and confidence, reaffirming that the party remains united, indivisible, and steadfast in its mission to build a Nigeria grounded in equal opportunity, social justice, and good governance.
