Labour Party Sues INEC Over Enugu North Election Exclusion

The Labour Party has initiated legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, contesting its exclusion from the forthcoming Enugu North senatorial district election set for June 20, 2026. Ken Asogwa, the party's national publicity secretary, stated that INEC failed to provide access to its nomination portal for submitting candidates, despite the party's adherence to statutory requirements following the death of the former senator, Okei Ezea.

The Labour Party had notified INEC on May 11 of its intent to conduct senatorial primary elections on May 25, but was denied access to upload candidate details until the submission window closed on June 2, 2026. The party made several attempts to resolve the issue, including formal protests, but received no positive response.

Asogwa emphasized that the party fulfilled all legal obligations under the Electoral Act and expressed confidence in the judiciary to protect their rights. INEC's spokesperson, Dayo Oketola, was unreachable for comments regarding the situation.