The Labour Party has elected Nenadi Usman as its substantive National Chairman, marking a new phase in the party’s leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
Usman, who previously served in an interim capacity, emerged alongside other members of the National Working Committee during the party’s national elective convention held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
Also elected were Iheanacho Obioma as National Secretary and Hilda Dokubo as National Women Leader.
The convention adopted a consensus-based approach complemented by an affirmative voting process to produce the new leadership, reflecting what party officials described as a unified front.
In his remarks, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, praised the convention committee led by Ginger Onwusibe and its secretary, Salisu Muhammad, for overseeing what he termed a credible and inclusive process.
Otti congratulated the newly elected executives and urged them to prioritise reconciliation within the party, stressing the need to bring all members on board as political activities intensify nationwide.
He emphasised that unity and effective mobilisation would be critical, particularly with party primaries and campaigns on the horizon, adding that the leadership must ensure a smooth and dispute-free process.
In her acceptance speech, Usman expressed gratitude to party delegates for entrusting her with the responsibility, pledging to strengthen the party and justify the confidence placed in her leadership.
She also acknowledged the support of party stakeholders, noting the significance of her emergence in a political space often dominated by men, and called for collective effort in building a stronger and more competitive party.
