Labour Party crisis: NEC sacks Usman-led committee, backs Abure

The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has disbanded the Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee, restating its backing for the National Working Committee (NWC) headed by Mr Julius Abure.

This was disclosed successful a connection released connected Tuesday successful Abuja by the Secretary of the NEC Forum, Alhaji Abdulrahim Chindo.

Comprising duly elected authorities chairmen and secretaries, the NEC reached the determination during a virtual gathering held connected March 17, 2026, wherever members unanimously endorsed the resolutions.

The assembly further directed the National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, to notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accordingly, to alteration preparations for enactment primaries up of the 2027 wide elections, successful enactment with the electoral body’s schedule.

“The pursuing resolutions were adopted: Following the Tribune work of March 6, 2026, which called for some virtual and carnal NEC meetings, the request for this virtu...