Labor Party praises INEC for including candidate in Enugu North by‑election.

The Labour Party, LP, has responded to its inclusion in the list of candidates for the Enugu North senatorial by‑election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC has corrected a previous omission that left the party and its candidate absent from the list of participants for the Enugu North Senatorial District by‑election scheduled for June 20, 2026.

In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Ken Eluna Asogwa, the party noted that when the Commission first published the nationwide list of authorized parties and candidates, the Labour Party and its contender were conspicuously missing.

The exclusion occurred even though the party had fully complied with all constitutional and statutory requirements.

After discussions with INEC leadership, the oversight has now been rectified, and the Labour Party and its candidate have been duly added to the election roster.

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

“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 thanked supporters, members, and well‑wishers who had expressed concern and inquired about its status in the upcoming election, calling their vigilance, dedication, and steadfast belief “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 added.

“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.”