Nenadi Usman elected substantive LP National Chair
Senator Nenadi Usman was elected yesterday as the substantive National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Usman, a former caretaker national chairman, was elected along with other members of the
- Party’s national convention holds in Abia
Senator Nenadi Usman was elected yesterday as the substantive National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).
Usman, a former caretaker national chairman, was elected along with other members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through a consensus.
The election of the party’s top officials took place during LP’s National Elective Convention in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
Other elected officials include Iheanacho Obioma (National Secretary) and Hilda Dokubo (National Woman Leader).
Abia State Governor Alex Otti praised the chairman of the National Congress and Convention Committee, Ginger Onwusibe, and the Secretary, Salisu Muhammad, for conducting a credible national convention for the party.
Otti, who described Usman as a woman of integrity, congratulated her and other newly elected NWC members for their election and urged them to brace up for the tasks ahead.
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He said: “I’m happy that we elected people who understand what is expected of them, and parts of Nigeria were represented.
“Reconciliation and integration of all members of the party is another task before you; ensure that nobody is left behind.
“Go on a reconciliation drive, sit down and make our people know that they are recognised. This is a game of numbers; we need as many people as possible
“Very soon, the primary election will be conducted. It’s also part of your job to ensure that we have a rancour-free primary before the campaign and elections. I know you are capable of delivering.”
In her acceptance speech, Usman hailed the delegates for the confidence reposed in her to lead the party. She promised not to betray the trust.
The LP national chairman expressed appreciation to Governor Otti for trusting her to do a job often regarded as an exclusive role for men in Nigeria.
Usman said: “We shall do everything to make the party grow and make you proud.
“For you to trust me to take over this job, I will not let you down.
“I just want to ask for your maximum cooperation because the job of building a party is not an individual affair.”
