The Labour Party faces a deepening crisis as key Labour Party stakeholders take decisive action amid ongoing leadership disputes. Discover the full story and the implications for the party’s future inside.
The Labour Party (LP) is facing fresh turmoil as key Labour Party stakeholders officially notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the formation of a 29-member caretaker committee set to guide the party through its ongoing leadership crisis.
The committee, chaired by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, is mandated to organize congresses and a national convention within 180 days to elect a new leadership structure for the party. Senator Darlington Nwokocha has been appointed as the Secretary of the caretaker committee.
In a letter jointly signed by Peter Obi and Governor Otti, the stakeholders informed INEC that the caretaker committee was established following the de-recognition of the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) by INEC, effective June 2024. The letter emphasized that the current leadership crisis necessitated the appointment of the committee to fill the leadership vacuum created by the expiration of the tenure of the former NWC.
The communication also highlighted that the decision was taken by the statutory executives of the party, including the Governor, Deputy Governor, legislators, and other senior party leaders, following a consensus meeting in Umuahia on September 4, 2024. The committee is tasked with ensuring a transparent and credible process for electing a new leadership to guide the party through its next phase.
This move marks a significant escalation in the internal crisis within the Labour Party, further complicating the already contentious battle for control over the party’s future direction. With INEC’s de-recognition of the Abure-led faction, the party is now at a crossroads, and the actions of the caretaker committee in the coming weeks will be critical in determining its future. SEE LETTER BELOW:
