Labour Party Leadership Dispute Resolved: Julius Abure Remains National Chairman

In a significant development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). This decision, delivered by a three-member panel of the appellate court, upholds the court’s earlier judgment of November 13, 2024 ¹.

The court’s verdict was in response to two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, the caretaker committee, and the Independent National Electoral Commission. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal emphasized that it did not address the issue of Labour Party leadership, as such matters are not justiciable.

Key Takeaways from the Court’s Decision

– The Court of Appeal reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
– The court upheld its earlier judgment of November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure as National Chairman.
– The court stated that any action taken outside of jurisdiction is null and void.
– The judgment delivered by the Federal High Court on October 8, 2024, was deemed ineffective as it was delivered without jurisdiction.

This decision brings clarity to the leadership dispute within the Labour Party and paves the way for the party to move forward under Abure’s leadership.