LP leadership tussle: Abure's fate determined as court gives fresh order to INEC

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Federal High Court, Abuja division, on Tuesday, October 8, declared the Labour Party 2024 National Convention valid and compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Julius Abure's led executive.

In a judgment delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, the court further compelled INEC, to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party's National Working Committee as led by Barrister Julius Abure.

Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary Labour Party, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, October 8.

Recall that the leadership crisis within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that Julius Abure’s tenure as National Chairman ended in June 2024.

INEC’s response follows the Labour Party’s legal challenge regarding its exclusion from the Commission’s training for party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections.

The Commission has invalidated the Labour Party's leadership, including the results of its March 2024 National Convention, citing violations of the Constitution and the Electoral Act.

Source: Legit.ng