On August 15, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a decisive blow to the prolonged leadership crisis in the Labour Party (LP), unequivocally affirming that Julius Abure is no longer the party’s National Chairman.
In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, the court struck out Abure’s case for lack of jurisdiction, aligning with the Supreme Court’s April 4, 2025 ruling (Appeal No. SC/CV/56/2025) that nullified all previous affirmations of his leadership .
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Further sealing the matter, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) filed a counter-affidavit in which it stated under oath that the tenure of Julius Abure and the entire National Executive Committee expired in June 2024. The affidavit also confirmed that INEC neither monitored nor recognized the March 27, 2024 “Nnewi National Convention”, where Abure claimed re-election—highlighting that the event breached the 1999 Constitution, the 2022 Electoral Act, INEC’s regulations, and the Labour Party constitution .
Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman hailed the ruling as a clear reinforcement of the rule of law, urging all LP members to set aside factional disputes and focus on rebuilding a disciplined, people-centered party . She welcomed INEC’s clarity and commitment to institutional integrity, calling it “another unambiguous affirmation of the rule of law and the Supreme Court’s binding pronouncements” .
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Former National Treasurer Oluchi Opara also endorsed the outcome, stating INEC’s sworn statement has “removed any lingering doubt” about Abure’s leadership and aligns fully with the Supreme Court’s judgment .
With the 2025 bye-elections around the corner and the 2027 general elections looming, media observers believe this ruling may finally settle the internal turmoil that has dogged the Labour Party since mid-2024 .
