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Nenadi Usman unfolds agenda as Labour Party’s Chairman

The LP chairman assured members nationwide that her leadership would focus on repositioning the party and strengthening its structures across the country.

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February 11, 2026

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Senator Nenadi Usman-led national caretaker committee of the Labour Party has formally taken over the party’s National Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, declaring that the party was entering a new phase of rebuilding and expansion following the court judgment affirming her leadership.

Addressing party faithful, stakeholders and journalists shortly after resuming duties at the secretariat yesterday, Nenadi Usman described the development as symbolic and significant for the party’s future.

She noted that the event marked the first official activity at the party’s national secretariat since the Supreme Court judgment of April 4 last year, which brought to an end the protracted leadership crisis within the party.

What we thought would be a smooth process took a long time, but with patience, today we are here,” Usman said.

The LP chairman assured members nationwide that her leadership would focus on repositioning the party and strengthening its structures across the country.

Usman commended members of the party’s caretaker committee for their efforts since its inauguration, describing their work as critical to the transition.

Also speaking, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, who chairs the party’s National Steering Committee on membership revalidation and new registration, said the committee had recorded significant progress.

Since December, we have recorded millions of registrations, and e-registration is still ongoing,” he said.

Emetu thanked party supporters for their loyalty during the legal battles and urged stakeholders to work together to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Why I switch parties — Peter Obi

People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system,” Obi said.

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April 13, 2026

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Peter Obi has defended his record of moving between political parties, saying he leaves when a party abandons principles and begins to run on transactions and personal interests.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate spoke on Arise TV on Monday, where he addressed why he has switched parties numerous times.Obi said his first switch, from APGA to the PDP, was driven by a dispute with his successor as Anambra governor.

He said that he chose to leave rather than allow the conflict to damage governance in the state.

“I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor.

Rather than allow it to become destructive to governance, I moved out,” he said.

He said that the PDP offered no better environment, describing the party as one where members ignored rules and reduced politics to a game of favours.

“People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system,” Obi said.

He also pointed to internal crises and legal disputes within the Labour Party as factors that eroded its viability as a platform.

Obi is currently working with opposition figures linked to the African Democratic Congress as part of efforts to build a unified front ahead of future elections.

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ADC gets new venue for convention

The ADC, in a tweet on its X handle, said the national convention will take place at the Rainbow event center in Abuja

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April 13, 2026

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, said it has gotten a new venue for its national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14.

The ADC, in a tweet on its X handle, said the national convention will take place at the Rainbow event center in Abuja.

The party said that the event center will provide a central, accessible, and fitting venue for delegates and stakeholders expected from across the country.

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Despite Court, El-Rufai Eyes on ADC Convention

Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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• El-Rufai arrives court Monday April 13, 2025 (Photo / Ohibaba.com)

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.

El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other charges.

Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

“So tomorrow is our convention, right?” he asked.

The associate responded, “God willing,” suggesting that despite his legal challenges, El-Rufai remains actively engaged in party affairs.

The former Governor is facing another 10-count charge at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving N579.6 million and $1.1 million, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).