The Labour Party has disowned a membership registration flier circulating online, warning Nigerians that it did not originate from the NLC-founded Labour Party.
The Labour Party of Nigeria has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from a membership registration flier circulating on social media and published by some newspapers. The party said the material did not originate from the only legitimate Labour Party founded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
In a statement dated Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the party said investigations showed the publication was the handiwork of impersonators linked to the former Senator Nenadi Usman–Darlington Nwaokocha Interim National Working Committee. It stressed that the committee had been dissolved and disbanded since December 3, 2025.
According to the party, the alleged impersonators were misleading members and the general public with illegitimate activities. It warned that such actions could confuse supporters and undermine ongoing efforts to reposition the party ahead of future elections.
Labour Party Disclaimer on Fake Registration
Furthermore, the party assured members and intending joiners nationwide that an authentic membership revalidation and registration exercise would soon commence. It said the process would be legitimate, transparent, and capable of withstanding legal scrutiny.
The statement also reaffirmed that the name “Labour Party,” its logo, motto, emblems, registration certificate, and symbols remain the exclusive property of the NLC, which founded the party. It added that these assets are protected under Nigerian property and trademark laws.
In addition, the party warned that any individual or group outside the NLC-founded Labour Party is prohibited from using its name or symbols. It said violators would face punitive prosecution under extant Nigerian laws and the Universal Copyright Convention of 1952.
The party further cautioned organizers and participants of unauthorized events using its logo or symbols. Such individuals, it said, risk disciplinary measures, including suspension, expulsion, or legal action, as determined by the party’s institutional organs.
Meanwhile, all state chapters of the NLC Political Commission, the Trade Union Congress, and affiliate unions were urged to remain vigilant. They were asked to monitor and report any fraudulent activities involving impersonation to the legitimate party leadership.
Consequently, the Labour Party announced the establishment of a Labour Party National Monitoring Team. The team’s mandate, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at cleansing the party of what it described as destructive elements. Details of the team’s duties, the party said, would be made public shortly.
The party noted that the move was part of broader efforts to rebuild and strengthen its structures. It said this would enable full and unhindered participation in the 2027 general elections.
The disclaimer was signed by Prince Tony Akeni, Acting National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party. The party concluded by reaffirming its commitment to internal discipline, legality, and the protection of its institutional identity.
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