…Hails Obi, Otti, others
By: Mayen Etim
KADUNA, North-West, Nigeria – About
15 Local Government Chairmen of the Labour Party (LP), from the three Senatorial Districts of Kaduna State, have declared their supports for the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman LP National Caretaker Committee.
Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Monday, the 15 party chairmen led by the state Party Interim Committee Chairman, Elder Yusuf Danbaiki, congratulated Senator Usman, and described her appointment as well-deserved.
In a speech read by the LP Chairman of Kaura LG, Comrade Hosea Jonathan, said Senator Nenadi Usman, is a distinguished figure who hails from Kaduna State and had served diligently as a one-time commissioner, minister and senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
They stated: “We, the 15 local government Chairmen of the Labour Party out of the 23 local government areas representing the three senatorial districts of Kaduna State, extend our warmest congratulations to Dist. Sen. Nenadi Usman on her well-deserved appointment as the chairman of the Labour Party national caretaker committee.
“This appointment comes following the conclusion of the tenure of the Barr. Julius Abure led National Working Committee (NWC).”
They added that Senator Usman has made significant contributions to the growth and progress of Kaduna state and beyond, noting that her remarkable efforts during the 2023 general elections in LP have not gone unnoticed.
“With a proven track record of hard work, unwavering commitment, integrity, selfless service, and extensive political experience, we have full confidence that Sen. Nenadi Usman will leverage her skills and expertise to reposition the Labour Party.
“We anticipate her leadership in organizing inclusive and expansive congresses at all levels – from the ward, local government, state, to the national convention.
“We proudly declare our steadfast support for her appointment, our unwavering loyalty to the Labour Party, and our complete dedication to advancing the party’s mission across all local government areas in Kaduna State.
“We take this opportunity to express our congratulations and appreciation to the outgoing Chairman and the previous national and state executive for their leadership during the 2023 elections and their tenure.
“We also extend our gratitude to His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, the executive governor of Abia State, our esteemed party leader Mr. Peter Obi, and all party leaders and stakeholders who converged in Umuahia to rescue our party from crisis by entrusting competent and capable hands, led by Sen. Nenadi Usman, to guide the party towards a brighter future.
“We call upon all party members and leaders in Kaduna state to unite in support of the national caretaker committee under the capable leadership of Sen. Nenadi Usman as they embark on the significant task ahead.
Those in attendance at the press conference on Monday and undersigned their supports includes; Comrade Abraham Yerima of Chikun LG Labour Party Chairman who’s also the Chairman, Association of All Labour Party Chairmen in Kaduna State.
Others are: Zaphaniah Yohanna, Kagarko LG; Emmanuel Dikko, Kachia LG; Hosea Jonathan, Kaura LG; Abdulahi Mohammed, Kauru LG; Polycarp Keffi, Jama’a LG and Samuel Leo, Jaba LG; Gambo Idris
Sanga LG; Anthonia Sheyin, Zango Kataf LG.
They also include: Aliyu Yarba, Kajuru LG; Shamsudeen Waziri, Kaduna North LG and Aminu Male, Kaduna south LG; Mohamed Suleiman, Igabi LG; Yerima Ahmed Abraham, Chikun LG; Sani Nuhu, Ikara LG and Suleiman Muktari, Kubau LG, were respectively available.