Abure's Labour Party Faction Appeals Leadership Ruling

Julius Abure, the faction chairman of the Labour Party, announced the filing of an appeal to the Supreme Court against a recent court ruling that affirmed Nenadi Usman as the party's national chairman. Abure described the ruling as unacceptable and vowed to challenge it at the apex court.

He confirmed that despite the ongoing legal battle, the Labour Party will fully participate in the 2027 general elections, with free nomination forms available online for aspirants. The party's governorship and state assembly primaries are scheduled for May 27 and May 29, 2026, respectively.

Abure's faction argues that the current crisis stems from the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) failure to recognize their leadership. Tensions within the party have escalated, particularly following accusations against Abia State Governor Alex Otti regarding the legitimacy of nomination forms.

The situation has led to further divisions and disputes over party structure and leadership recognition.