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 in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the Secretary of the NEC Forum, Alhaji Abdulrahim Chindo.

Comprising duly elected state chairmen and secretaries, the NEC reached the decision during a virtual meeting held on March 17, 2026, where members unanimously endorsed the resolutions.

The council further directed the National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, to notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accordingly, to enable preparations for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with the electoral body’s schedule.

“The following resolutions were adopted: Following the Tribune publication of March 6, 2026, which called for both virtual and physical NEC meetings, the need for this virtual session became necessary.

“The meeting had in attendance state chairmen and secretaries duly elected on December 6, 2025, alongside other key stakeholders of the party.

“NEC reviewed the operations of the caretaker committee and determined that its activities, from inception, caused significant harm to the party and were carried out unlawfully.

“Consequently, NEC has dissolved the Esther Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee. The council also reaffirmed its confidence in the National Working Committee led by Barrister Julius Abure, elected at the party’s National Convention on March 27, 2024, and reaffirmed at the NEC meeting held on November 28, 2025, under the supervision of INEC.”