The leadership of Labour Party has declared the official recognition of the Nenadi Usman-led interim national leadership by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a welcome development.

Ken Eluma Asogwa, senior special adviser on media to the interim national chairman of the party, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

According to Mr Asogwa, the recognition is in strict compliance with the recent judgement of a Federal High Court which ordered INEC to recognise the Usman-led leadership as the only legitimate leadership of the party.

“The Labour Party sincerely appreciates the current leadership of INEC for standing firmly on the side of the law, justice and constitutionalism, and for demonstrating clear obedience to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We believe this development brings to an end the prolonged distractions and internal uncertainties the party has endured over the past years.

“We, therefore, call on our teeming members across the federation to unite and support the interim leadership, as it works assiduously to reposition the party for victory in the forthcoming elections.

“As a major opposition party, the Labour Party remains committed to its responsibility of providing Nigerians with a credible, people-oriented alternative platform.

“Achieving this goal requires unity, dedication, and collective sacrifice from all stakeholders,” he said.

Mr Asogwa expressed the party’s appreciation to its supporters nationwide for their resilience, steadfastness and unwavering belief in the struggle.

He also commended the judiciary for consistently upholding justice as the last hope of the common man, and appreciated the media for remaining principled and steadfast in the pursuit of truth and fairness.

“As we intensify efforts to rebuild and strengthen our structures nationwide, we appeal for the patience and continued support of Nigerians.

“Conscious of the limited time before the next election cycle, the party assures the public of its resolve to work tirelessly to restore Labour Party to winning ways and achieve its set objectives in the shortest possible time,” he said.

(NAN)