The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved the timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At a statutory NEC meeting held on March 17, 2026, and observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the party outlined its schedule in line with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.
According to the timetable, submission of the party’s membership register to INEC will take place on April 15, 2026. Primaries for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly are scheduled for May 15, 2026, while the presidential primary election will hold on May 23, 2026.
The NEC also ratified earlier decisions regarding party congresses, fixing ward congresses for March 26, local government congresses for March 28, and state congresses for March 31, 2026. The party’s national convention is scheduled for April 11, 2026.
During the meeting, the council reviewed recent developments within the party, including the alleged invasion of its national secretariat by hoodlums reportedly sponsored by some elements.
Following recommendations from the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee chaired by Salisu Mohammed, the NEC approved the suspension of several members over alleged indiscipline, anti-party activities, and involvement in the disruption.
The party also approved the expansion of its membership register through a hybrid system combining digital registration and manual registration in rural areas, aimed at improving participation and transparency.
In addition, NEC resolved that all vacant positions within party structures would be filled through interim appointments to ensure continuity in administration as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
