2027: Labour Party announces new date for primaries

The Labour Party, LP, has announced that its primaries earlier scheduled for 27th May 2026 (Governorship and State Houses of Assembly) and 29th May 2026 (Presidential and National Assembly) have been rescheduled.

The party said that all primaries for the offices of President, Governor, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly will now hold simultaneously on Saturday, 30th May 2026.

A statement signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, LP National Publicity Secretary, said, “This decision became necessary following the coincidence of the earlier dates with two important national events.”

He explained further that the 27th May date coincides with the 2026 Eid el-Kabir (Eid al-Adha) celebration, while 29th May marks the third anniversary of the inauguration of elected public office holders across the country.

He added, “In consideration of the spiritual significance of the Sallah celebration and the national importance of the 29th May anniversary, the Labour Party, as a people-oriented and responsive political party, deemed it appropriate to adjust its schedule in order to enable members, aspirants, supporters, and Nigerians generally to fully observe these important occasions.”

The party said it regrets any inconvenience this adjustment may occasion to aspirants, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public, and appreciates their understanding and cooperation.