By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Labour Party, LP, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, informed that all its primaries ahead of the 2027 polls originally scheduled for between May 27 and 29 , have been shifted to May 30, 2026.
A statement by Ken Asogwa its National Publicity Secretary, stated that going by the amended arrangement, Governorship, State and National Assembly, as well as the presidential primaries will be conducted simultaneously on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
According to the statement , the adjustment became imperative because of the earlier dates conflicting with two important national events.
The party noted that while the earlier date of May 27 coincides with the Muslim Eid El-Kabir celebration ,May 29 marks the third anniversary of elected political office holders across the country.
The party emphasized that review of the dates is in consideration and respect for the significance of the Sallah celebrations and the national importance of the May 29 anniversary.
The party expressed the confidence that the adjustment will afford members ,and aspirants the opportunity to fully participate in the events.
The full text of the statement reads:
LABOUR PARTY RESCHEDULES ALL 2027 PRIMARIES TO MAY 30
The Labour Party hereby notifies the general public, party members, and all aspirants participating in the Party’s 2027 primary elections that the primaries earlier scheduled for 27th May 2026 (Governorship and State Houses of Assembly) and 29th May 2026 (Presidential and National Assembly) have been rescheduled.
Consequently, 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.
This decision became necessary following the coincidence of the earlier dates with two important national events. 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.
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 regrets any inconvenience this adjustment may occasion to aspirants, stakeholders, supporters, and members of the public, and appreciates their understanding and cooperation.
Ken Eluma Asogwa
National Publicity Secretary
21 May 2026
The Source reports that all political parties, going by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC’s election timetable are expected to round off the conduct of their primaries on or before May 30, 2026 .
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