The Labour Party has unveiled an online membership registration app as part of its push to surpass 20 million members before the 2027 elections.
The app, designed for both new sign-ups and membership revalidation, is part of the party’s plan to expand its base ahead of upcoming congresses.
LP National Executive Council (NEC) held a virtual meeting on Saturday to discuss these plans, including the announcement of the congress timetable.
Membership revalidation begins immediately, with a deadline set for January 31, 2025.
The app is expected to update the ward registers in preparation for the ward congresses, scheduled to begin between February and March 2025.
At the ward level, there will be 17 positions up for election, including chairman, vice chairman, and secretary.
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Local Government congresses are set to take place between April and May 2025, with 21 positions contested, while state congresses will be held between June and July 2025, offering 29 positions.
The NEC also approved the restructuring of the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, commending the directorate’s success under the leadership of Dr. Marcel Ngogbehei.
Additionally, a new Directorate of International and Diaspora Affairs has been established to manage the growing number of party members abroad. This new directorate will also explore ways for the diaspora to participate in local congresses.
The meeting also led to the formation of several committees, including the Electoral Reform Committee, tasked with addressing electoral challenges faced by the party in the 2023 elections.
The committee, led by Hon. Benedict Etanabene, will submit its report within eight weeks.
The Political Education Committee, headed by Rt. Hon. Ativie Elizabeth, will focus on reorienting the public and preparing citizens for active political engagement.
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