In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a leadership crisis that was recently laid to rest by a Supreme Court judgment. The apex court had, in a widely reported ruling, dissolved the embattled Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC), clearing the path for a fresh wave of reform within the party.
According to a statement signed by Ibrahim Umar, the spokesperson for the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), the meeting will be held in conjunction with an interactive town hall session that will bring together key figures from across the country’s political and labour spectrum.
The list of expected attendees reads like a who’s who of the Labour Party’s most influential actors—Mr. Obi’s 2023 running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, serving and former members of the National Assembly, the reconstituted National Caretaker Committee, governorship candidates from the last election cycle who have remained loyal to the party, as well as critical voices from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Political Commission.
This convergence signals a united front as the party works to stabilize its internal affairs, reenergize its grassroots structure, and regain public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Observers note that Peter Obi’s involvement signals his continued commitment to party reform, people-focused governance, and opposition politics that are rooted in accountability and integrity. For Governor Alex Otti, hosting and co-convening such a pivotal meeting underscores his growing influence not just within the Labour Party, but also within the broader national political space, especially as he remains the party’s highest-ranking elected official.
Party insiders say top on the agenda will be the ratification of the caretaker committee's roadmap, reconciliation of aggrieved members, review of the party's performance in the 2023 general elections, and most crucially, a bold strategy for the 2027 electoral cycle—including gubernatorial and local government contests.
Political analysts believe the NEC meeting may serve as a turning point, with an opportunity to heal divisions, clarify leadership questions, and position the Labour Party as a stronger opposition force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
As the Transcorp Hilton prepares to host this critical gathering, eyes across the country—and within rival parties—will be watching closely to see if the Labour Party can rise above internal discord and capitalize on its still-potent base of supporters, especially the youth who championed Obi’s “Obidient” movement just two years ago.
More details to follow after the meeting...