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Nigeria: After Court Ruling, LP to Set Up Reconciliation Committee

Labour Party challenges removal of its executives from the electoral commission's portal to fight alleged godfatherism and protect democratic principles ahead of 2027 elections.

  • At Saturday's NWC meeting in Abuja, the Labour Party announced it will soon set up a reconciliation committee, following the court recognition of a faction leader.
  • A Federal High Court in Abuja recognized the Labour Party leadership, prompting removal of officials from the INEC portal, with the party vowing to appeal.
  • Otti said, `We regret the exit of our former leader and presidential candidate. While we regret it, we are working to resolve the problems in the party so that everyone can come together and make the party stronger.` after Peter Obi and others left LP.
  • The Labour Party said the court judgment and executive removals will not deter its plans for a strong 2027 general election showing and vowed to reject `godfatherism` in appointments.
  • After NWC consultations, party officials advised members to remain calm and Otti appealed to the Julius Abure-led group to embrace dialogue and return to the party.
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Latest Nigerian News broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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