The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to its inclusion on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of candidates for the Enugu North senatorial by-election.
INEC has corrected the prior absence of the party and its candidate from the list of participants in the impending Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, which is scheduled for June 20, 2026.
The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluna Asogwa, stated that when the Commission first released the list of political parties and candidates authorised to participate in the nationwide by-elections, the Labour Party and its candidate were conspicuously absent.
The omission occurred notwithstanding the party’s full compliance with all constitutional and statutory responsibilities.
However, the party stated that, following conversations with the Commission’s leadership, the lapse has been addressed, and the Labour Party and its candidate have been properly included in the election.
“Consequently, the Party is entirely prepared to engage in the by-election and provide the residents of Enugu North with credible and people-focused representation for the remainder of the 10th Senate,” the statement stated.
“By ensuring that the appropriate actions were taken, the Commission has shown its responsiveness and strengthened public trust in the electoral process.”
The party also thanked its fans, members, and well-wishers who expressed concern and enquired about the party’s standing in the next election. Your diligence, commitment, and unwavering faith in the Party are extremely priceless.
“As the campaigns move into their final stages, the Labour Party wishes success to its candidates in Enugu North, Nasarawa North, Rivers South-East, and all its candidates participating in the various by-elections across the nation,” it said.
“We remain hopeful that the outcomes will not only be favourable to our Party but will also deepen Nigeria’s democratic culture and strengthen the people’s faith in the electoral process.”