The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) held a crucial meeting to ratify plans for the upcoming convention in Nnewi, Anambra State. This gathering took place at the party secretariat in Abuja and was presided over by National Chairman Julius Abure.
Key Attendees
The meeting was attended by various members from the National and State Working Committees across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Notable participants included:
- Dr. Yusuf Baba Datti-Ahmed, former Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections
- Rakiya Dattijo, leading a team from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Discussion Highlights
During the NEC meeting, the agenda focused on the state of the party and future plans. A communiqué signed by Abure and National Secretary Umar Ibrahim outlined the following key resolutions:
- Support for the 2024 Nnewi National Convention outcomes
- Adherence to a Supreme Court ruling empowering parties to govern their own leadership issues as internal matters
Supreme Court Rulings Cited
The resolution emphasized the importance of internal dispute resolution mechanisms, as dictated by the party’s constitution and regulations. It reiterated that:
- Political parties operate as corporate entities governed by internal rules.
- Members consent to abide by these statutes upon joining.
- Internal disputes are non-justiceable and should be resolved according to party guidelines.
Upcoming Elections and Leadership
The NEC reaffirmed the legitimacy of the National officers elected during the 2024 National Convention, set for March 27, 2024, in Anambra State. The elected officials include:
- Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Farouk – National Secretary
- Chief Clement Ojukwu – Deputy National Chairman
- Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi – Deputy National Chairman
- Dr. Esther Gulmu – Deputy National Chairman
- Obiora Ifoh – National Publicity Secretary
This meeting marks a pivotal moment for the Labour Party as it navigates its internal structure and prepares for important congresses at various levels.
