The Labour Party has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its new timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the time-table, Ward congresses will hold April 23, local government congresses April 24, and state congresses April 25 while the national convention to elect new executives will hold on April 28th, 2026.

This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Ken Asogwa, the Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, in Abuja, on Friday.
In a letter dated March 31, 2026, and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the party outlined its timetable for the series of events.

The notification stated that the party was acting in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), INEC guidelines, and the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)

The letter read in part, “We write to formally notify the Commission of the approved schedule of activities for the Labour Party’s 2026 elective ward, local government area, and state congresses, as well as the national convention.

“This notification is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Section 223(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which mandate political parties to duly inform the Commission of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.”

It also stated that ward congresses will be held on April 23 across all wards nationwide, followed by local government congresses on April 24 and state congresses on April 25 in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. All exercises are scheduled to commence at 12 noon.

The party also announced that its national convention will take place on April 28 at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, Abia State, where national executives are expected to be elected.
The development signals a formal reset of the party’s internal processes amid heightened interest in the control of party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Observers say the outcome of the congresses could reshape the balance of power within the party.

The fresh timetable comes barely two weeks after the party postponed its earlier schedule and constituted a committee to oversee the exercise.
The party had initially fixed its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention, to begin on March 26, 2026, but later shifted the dates to allow wider participation in its ongoing membership re-registration exercise.