Full List: Labour Party Constitutes Electoral Reform Committee: Sam Amadi Appointed Chairman

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the formation of its Electoral Reform Committee, appointing prominent analyst Sam Amadi as its chairman. The committee, tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the party’s electoral procedures to ensure transparency and fairness, will commence its duties following an inauguration scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:00 am at the LP national headquarters in Abuja.

Umar Farouk Ibrahim, National Publicity Secretary of the LP, disclosed in a statement that the committee has been granted a three-month timeline to deliver its findings. The mandate includes a holistic assessment aimed at establishing mechanisms that guarantee credible elections within the party.

The committee members, as approved by the LP leadership, include:

Hon. Dr. Sam Amadi – Chairman

Comrade Ayo Olorunfemi – Alternate Chairman

Mrs Dudu Manuga – Secretary

Comrade Adekunle Rotimi – Alternate Secretary

Barrister Calistus Ihediagwa – Alternate Secretary

Additional members appointed to serve on the committee are:

Nasiru Kura

Alex Ejeseme, SAN

Hannah Amina Yahaya

Hon. Chijioke Edeoga

Sen. Tony Nwoye

Mike Igini

Hon. Benedict Etanabene

Hon. Esosa Iyawe

Nuhu Toro (TUC)

Mohammed A. Raji

Martins Egbanubi (TUC)

Mohammed Sabitu Aliyu

Obaze Oseloka

Hon. Oke-Joe Onuakalusi

Hon. Auwal Aliyu Tafoki

Prof Onje Gye-Wado

Dr. Ishaku Adam

The LP emphasized its commitment to transparency and democratic principles, pledging to implement the recommendations put forth by the committee to enhance internal electoral processes.