The National Women Leader, Deputy National Women Leader (South-South), and State Women Leaders of Labour Party convened a virtual meeting on 22nd January 2026 to review key developments affecting the Party, and chart a way forward for 2026.
At the meeting, which was the first for the year 2026, the women leaders extensively reviewed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 21st January 2026 against the leadership of Barrister Julius Abure, and unanimously resolved that the decision contains fundamental errors and should be appealed.
The women leaders reaffirmed their total and unwavering support for the leadership of the Labour Party under the National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure and the National Secretary, Alh. Umar Farouk Ibrahim.
They further resolved to mobilize women at the ward, local government, and state levels, urging all female members of the Party to remain steadfast, united, and hopeful in the face of current challenge.
The women leaders assured the National Working Committee and the National Executive Council, under the leadership of Barrister Julius Abure and the National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, of their continued loyalty and readiness to demonstrate solidarity with the Party at all times.
They called on all party faithful to remain calm and focused, noting that the Labour Party has survived difficult moments in the past and has always emerged stronger.
Signed:
Dudu Mamman Manuga
National Women Leader
Labour Party.
