The Labour Party (LP) has expressed relief over the official recognition of its Interim National Leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
INEC on Friday uploaded the particulars of Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwochocha as the party’s interim national chairman and secretary, respectively, on its official website.
In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by Ken Asogwa, Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, the party said the action by INEC was in compliance with a recent Federal High Court judgment on the party’s leadership crisis.
According to Asogwa, the court had expressly directed INEC to recognise Senator Usman’s leadership as the only legitimate leadership of the Labour Party, to the exclusion of all other claimants.
The party commended the electoral body for what it described as obedience to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and justice, noting that the recognition brings to an end months of internal uncertainty and distractions.
It also called on party members across the country to unite behind the interim leadership as it works to reposition the party ahead of forthcoming elections.
Describing itself as a major opposition party, the Labour Party said it remains committed to providing Nigerians with a credible, people-oriented alternative platform, stressing that unity and collective sacrifice are essential to achieving this goal.
The party further expressed gratitude to its supporters nationwide for their resilience and unwavering support, while also commending the judiciary and the media for upholding justice and fairness.
It assured Nigerians of its resolve to rebuild and strengthen its structures nationwide, despite limited time before the next election cycle.
