The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has chosen new executive members who will oversee the party’s activities for the next four years.
The exercise was held through a consensus deal that produced Alexander Ombugu as Chairman, Bulus Sakks as Secretary and Esther Arishi as Treasurer, among several others.
Chairman of the Electoral Committee, John Shammah, after the congress, noted that the steps that culminated in the emergence of the officials were endorsed by the national leadership and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He said the party needed to address its internal disputes to boost its prospects ahead of the 2027 general polls.
Shammah pointed out that the party had faced numerous setbacks, which he described as self-inflicted.
“One thing I am happy about is that when we were discussing, we talked frankly among ourselves, and many people expressed themselves truthfully, because we feel that the party has to move on,” he said, justifying the choice of a consensus system for the congress.
He further listed other elected officers as Isiaka Okpu, Financial Secretary; Ablaku Anthony, Public Relations Officer; Emmanuel Ayaka, Auditor; Hanatu Giwa, Women Leader; Iliya Timidige, Youth Leader; Silas Yileni, Organizing Secretary; and Barr. Edogo Zakari, Legal Adviser, among others.
INEC’s acting Head of Election and Political Party Monitoring in the state, Mohammed Hamza, said he was satisfied with how the congress was conducted.
In his acceptance remarks, the new state Chairman, Alexander Ombugu, thanked the national body, delegates, members and supporters for trusting him with the responsibility for the next term.
He urged supporters across the 13 local government areas of the state to give him the support needed to strengthen and expand the party.
Ombugu pledged to operate an inclusive leadership style where all members are involved and every viewpoint is valued.
