Labour Party Elects New Executive In Nasarawa State

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party on Saturday elected a new set of executive members who will steer the party’s affairs for the next four years.

Naija News reports that the election, conducted through a consensus arrangement, saw Alexander Ombugu elected as Chairman, Bulus Sakks as Secretary, and Esther Arishi as Treasurer, among others.

Chairman of the Electoral Committee, John Shammah, spoke after the state congress and confirmed that the election process had been approved by the national leadership of the party as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He emphasised that the party’s focus was on resolving internal issues ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“We know the party had gone through a lot of challenges, and those challenges were man-made. So, we said that for us to stop all these issues, we would have to sit down and agree with each other that we must build a united house,” Shammah said.

He added that the consensus candidates elected during the congress are expected to lead the party with unity, saying, “One thing I am happy about is that when we were discussing, we talked frankly among ourselves, and many people expressed themselves truthfully, because we feel that the party has to move on.”

In addition to Ombugu, Sakks, and Arishi, other new executives elected include Isiaka Okpu as Financial Secretary; Ablaku Anthony as Public Relations Officer; Emmanuel Ayaka as Auditor; Hanatu Giwa as Women Leader; Iliya Timidige as Youth Leader; Silas Yileni as Organising Secretary; and Barr. Edogo Zakari as Legal Adviser.

The acting Head of the Department of Election and Political Party Monitoring in Nasarawa State, Mohammed Hamza, represented INEC at the congress.

He expressed satisfaction with the electoral process, noting that all procedures were followed in line with the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We are here to monitor the Congress of the Labour Party as enshrined in the Electoral Act. We have seen that they followed all procedures,” Hamza said.

“I, therefore, wish the new Executive members well. I urge them to continue to abide by the rules and regulations of the electoral umpire.”

In his acceptance speech, newly elected Chairman Alexander Ombugu thanked the national leadership, state congress delegates, and supporters for the opportunity to serve.

He appealed to members and supporters across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state to support him in ensuring the party’s growth and success.

“As party chairman, I will run an open-door policy where every member is carried along, and everyone’s opinion is respected,” Ombugu said.

“With the 2027 elections approaching, I, together with the party hierarchy, will do our best to win elections in Nasarawa State, including the governorship election.”

Source: Naijanews