INEC INCLUDES LABOUR PARTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ENUGU NORTH BY-ELECTION

June 14, 2026 • Dons Eze • 2 min read

The Labour Party, LP, has reacted to its inclusion in the list of candidates for the Enugu North senatorial by-election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

INEC has rectified the previous omission of the party and its candidate from the list of participants in the upcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, which is set for June 20, 2026.

The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluna Asogwa, said it was important to note that when the Commission first released the list of political parties and candidates authorized to take part in the by-elections nationwide, the Labour Party and its candidate were notably missing.

The omission happened despite the party having fully adhered to all constitutional and statutory obligations.

However, the party said that after discussions with the Commission’s leadership, the oversight has now been corrected, and the Labour Party along with its candidate have been duly included in the election.

“Consequently, the Party is entirely prepared to engage in the by-election and provide the residents of Enugu North with credible and people-focused representation for the remainder of the 10th Senate,” the statement said.

“By ensuring that the appropriate actions were taken, the Commission has shown its responsiveness and strengthened public trust in the electoral process.”

The party also expressed gratitude to its supporters, members, and well-wishers who expressed concern and inquired about the Party’s status in the upcoming election. Your vigilance, dedication, and steadfast belief in the Party are truly invaluable.

“As the campaigns move into their final stages, the Labour Party wishes success to its candidates in Enugu North, Nasarawa North, Rivers South-East, and all its candidates participating in the various by-elections across the nation,” it stated.

“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.”

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.