LP elects Usman national chair at Abia convention

The Labour Party has elected Nenadi Usman as its substantive National Chairman.

Usman, a former caretaker national chairman, was elected alongside other members of the party’s National Working Committee on Tuesday, during the 2026 National Elective Convention held in Umuahia, Abia State.

Others elected include Iheanacho Obioma as National Secretary and Hilda Dokubo as National Women Leader.

The convention adopted a consensus approach and affirmation method for the election of new party leaders.

In his remarks, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, commended the chairman of the national congress and convention committee, Ginger Onwusibe, and the secretary, Salisu Nuhu Muhammad, for conducting a credible convention.

Otti, who described Usman as a woman of integrity, congratulated her and other newly elected members of the NWC and urged them to prepare for the responsibilities ahead.

He said, “I’m happy that we elected people who understand what is expected of them and all parts of Nigeria were represented.

“Reconciliation and integration of all members of the party is another task before you; ensure that nobody is left behind.

“Go on a reconciliation drive, sit down and make our people know that they are recognised. This is a game of numbers; we need as many people as possible.

“Very soon, the primary election will be conducted. It’s also part of your job to ensure that we have a rancour-free primaries before the campaign and election, but I know you are capable of delivering.”

In her acceptance speech, Usman commended delegates for the confidence reposed in her and vowed not to betray their trust.

She also appreciated Otti for entrusting her with a role often regarded as male-dominated in Nigeria.

She said, “We shall do everything to make the party grow and make you proud.

“For you to trust me to take over this job, I will not let you down. I just want to ask for your maximum cooperation because the job of building a party is not an individual affair.”