Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Labour Party has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for correcting the earlier omission of the Party and its candidate from the list of contestants for the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party.
The statement reads: “It will be recalled that when the Commission initially published the list of political parties and candidates cleared to participate in the by-elections across the country, the Labour Party and its candidate were conspicuously absent from the Enugu North Senatorial District poll, despite the Party having duly complied with all constitutional and statutory requirements.
“However, following engagements with the leadership of the Commission, the oversight has now been rectified, and the Labour Party and its candidate have been appropriately included in the election. The Party is therefore fully prepared to participate in the by-election and offer the people of Enugu North a credible and people-oriented representation in the remaining part of the 10th Senate.
“Consequently, and as stated in our previous communication on the matter, the Labour Party continues to express confidence in the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan and his commitment to fairness, justice, and due process. By ensuring that the right thing was done, the Commission has demonstrated responsiveness and reinforced public confidence in the electoral process.
“The Party also wishes to appreciate its teeming supporters, members, and well-wishers who showed concern and made enquiries regarding the status of the Party in the forthcoming poll. Your vigilance, commitment, and unwavering faith in the Party remain invaluable.
“As the campaigns enter their final phase, the Labour Party wishes its candidates in Enugu North, Nasarawa North, Rivers South-East, as well as all its candidates participating in the various by-elections across the country, success at the polls. 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, ” it also added.
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