A faction of the Labour Party, led by Nenadi Usman, has strongly rebuked Julius Abure for allegedly parading himself as the party’s National Chairman after the Supreme Court Judgement of April 4th, 2025.
The factional Interim National Secretary, Darlington Nwochocha, in a statement on Monday, asked the Prosecutor-General of the Federation to expedite action on recommendations for Abure’s prosecution for impersonation and other alleged offences .
The statement rejected Abure’s claims that INEC’s position on refusing to upload the particulars of LP aspirants for February’Local Government polls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Supreme Court judgement were being misconstrued.
The faction emphasized that the Labour Party is not for sale and that Abure and his associates should seek legitimate means of livelihood rather than attempting to commercialize political structures.
The statement also criticized Abure for instituting multiple court cases against INEC and the Labour Party leadership, accusing him of being a vexatious and abusive litigant. According to the faction, Abure and his associates have filed over 20 court cases across various courts in the Federation and the FCT .
The Labour Party faction’s statement highlights the ongoing internal crisis within the party. The faction’s call for Abure’s prosecution and its rejection of his claims underscore the deep divisions within the party .
The Labour Party’s internal crisis is likely to continue, with the faction led by Nenadi Usman determined to assert its authority.
The outcome of the Prosecutor-General’s investigation into Abure’s alleged offences will be crucial in determining the future of the party .
