Labour Party's Usman Calls for Grassroots Strengthening

Sen. Nenadi Usman, the chairman of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, urged party stakeholders to prioritize grassroots membership registration as a foundation for future electoral success.

Speaking at a high-level strategic summit in Abuja, Usman noted that the Labour Party's shortcomings in the 2023 general elections stemmed from a weak organizational structure. She stressed that no political party can effectively operate without a verified membership base and highlighted the importance of having registered members at the grassroots level.

Usman pointed out the challenges faced in ensuring proper registration, particularly among labor unions, and emphasized the need for a comprehensive membership database to strengthen the party's structure. She also mentioned the adoption of a hybrid membership registration system to accommodate varying realities across states.

Usman expressed optimism about ongoing reforms within the Labour Party, which are set to culminate in a national convention in April, and called for unity among party members to prioritize collective interests over personal agendas.