Politics
NLC directs its organ to rebrand LP
In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, by its President Joe Ajaero, the NLC said these decisions would return the LP to its original ideological roots.
▪︎ Joe Ajaero, NLC President
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its organ – the National Administrative Council (NAC) – to take immediate steps to rebrand the party.
The NLC tasked the NAC to take steps to merge or form a coalition with like-minded parties to defend LP’s interests and those of Nigerian workers in the party.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, by its President Joe Ajaero, the NLC said these decisions would return the LP to its original ideological roots.
The NLC has failed to recognize the leadership of the party under Julius Abure as the National Chairman after a convention in Anambra State returned him as the party’s national chairman.
It reads: “After carefully examining the unfortunate events in the Labour Party, which was a creation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the opaqueness that pervades its activities, NEC-in-session directed the National Administrative Council (NAC) to take immediate steps, which may include rebranding, merger or forming of coalitions to defend the interests of NLC and Nigerian workers in the party to reclaimreturny and returning it to its original ideological roots.
“The congress will not allow the Labour Party to be hijacked by reactionary forces who do not represent the aspirations of the working people and broader Nigerian people.
The NLC remains committed to ensuring that the party remains a true vehicle for the emancipation of Nigerian workers and the oppressed masses.”
Politics
Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant
The NDC National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, disclosed that following the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, only Obi bought the forms.
• Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, emerged the sole Presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The NDC National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, disclosed that following the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, only Obi bought the forms.
Accordingly, the party, has extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats.
He said that the deadline earlier fixed for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, had been extended to 12 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The statement said the extension applied only to aspirants seeking tickets into the State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and Governorship positions.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been officially declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District.
The primary, held on Monday, saw Abiodun emerge victorious as the party’s candidate for the senatorial seat ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Details of the vote margin and other results from the primary are expected to be released by the APC Ogun State chapter in due course.
Politics
APC primaries: Akpabio returns unopposed
In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as the sole APC candidate in the party primary in the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.
In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, constituents and party faithful turned out en masse for the affirmation of Senator Akpabio as the candidate for the senatorial district.
Akpabio, who was returned unopposed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took part in the primary election at his Ward Centre at Methodist School Ukana, Ukana West 11, Essien Udim Local Government Area.
“Although he was the only aspirant, his kinmen trooped out to the Ward Centre to support their son whom they said had given them effective representation in all the previous offices he had held having served as Commissioner, Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Minister and presently the President of the 10th Senate.
In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.
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