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INEC Snubs Labour Party! Abure’s Faction Erupts Over Shocking By-election Exclusion

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly excluded candidates submitted by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party from the upcoming by-elections across the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to The Guardian, INEC’s final list of nominated candidates for the August 16 by-elections did not include any names forwarded by the Abure faction. The commission cited the Supreme Court’s judgment of April 4, 2025, which held that Abure ceased to be the party’s National Chairman as of June 8, 2023, and noted that INEC did not monitor the faction’s primaries—rendering them invalid under the Electoral Act.

Reacting to the development, Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, condemned the exclusion, calling it unlawful, shocking, and an abuse of power by the electoral body.

He insisted that the party remains fully aware of its constitutional and legal rights to sponsor candidates in elections, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended).

According to Ifoh, INEC has no authority to prevent the Labour Party from nominating candidates or to selectively determine when and where the party can participate in elections.

The statement read in part:

“There is no court in Nigeria, including the Supreme Court, that has derecognised the current leadership of the Labour Party. The Supreme Court’s April 4, 2025, judgment was strictly on jurisdictional grounds—it ruled that the lower courts lacked jurisdiction, but did not decide on the substantive matter.”

Ifoh argued that internal party matters are beyond the jurisdiction of any court, including the Supreme Court, which in its ruling encouraged political parties to resolve disputes using their internal mechanisms.

He added that the Supreme Court never empowered INEC to interfere in internal party affairs, stressing that as long as a political party complies with the Electoral Act, it retains the right to field candidates.

“We therefore call on INEC to immediately include our duly nominated candidates in the list for the August 16 by-elections and refrain from meddling in the internal affairs of the Labour Party,” he said.

“INEC has no right to assume judicial powers or reinterpret the clear decision of the Supreme Court. If this act of overreach is not corrected, we will challenge it.”

Ifoh described the move as part of a broader attempt to undermine the Labour Party and its democratic growth, vowing that the party would use every legal avenue to resist what he called a deliberate effort to harass, intimidate, and delegitimise the party.

“The Labour Party has built a solid reputation over the past 23 years as a pro-people party. We are not for sale. Any institution that aligns itself with politicians to derail our progress will face the consequences.”

He warned that allowing INEC’s action to stand would lead to a “catastrophic and colossal waste” of public resources and undermine the credibility of the electoral process.

Ifoh urged party members and supporters to remain vigilant and prayerful, expressing hope for a time when Nigeria’s electoral system would function with true integrity and accountability.

The party also called on all its candidates to stay calm and assured them that efforts were ongoing to ensure their names are uploaded for the August 16 by-election and future polls.

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Betrayal Exposed? Faction Demands Police Probe Into Fraudulent Leadership Claims Sent To INEC!.

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The legal firm Ogbeide Associates, representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, requesting a formal investigation into PDP secretary Samuel Anyanwu and factional National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key aspects of the petition include:

  • Allegations of False Representation: The petition challenges a November 3, 2025, letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which falsely claimed that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) had replaced acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum with Mohammed.

  • Contradictory NWC Records: Petitioners assert that the NWC’s November 1, 2025, emergency meeting actually resulted in the suspension of Anyanwu and three other officers due to alleged anti-party activities, and no record exists to support the claim that Damagum was suspended or Mohammed appointed.

  • Legal Precedents: The lawyers referenced an October 10, 2024, Federal High Court judgment that recognizes Damagum as the acting national chairman and prohibits INEC from accepting documents without his signature. Furthermore, they noted that the Court of Appeal upheld the NWC’s suspension of Anyanwu on March 9, 2026.

  • Call for Institutional Review: The petitioners have requested that the IGP investigate how INEC processed the contested November 3 letter despite being aware of the existing court orders and the NWC’s official resolutions.

  • Stated Objective: Counsel for the petitioner emphasized that the action is intended to address the integrity of public institutions and prevent the use of misleading internal party documentation, noting their readiness to provide supporting court judgments and party records to the police.

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The Drama Of 2026! Turkey Goes Home Fighting While Ivory Coast And Australia Advance to Knockouts!

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  • Turkey vs. USA: Despite Turkey securing a dramatic 3-2 victory—their first World Cup win since 2002—they were eliminated from the tournament. The USA, despite the loss, qualified for the Round of 32 and is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Ivory Coast’s Historic Qualification: Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their history after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring both goals. This result secured them second place in Group E with six points.

    • Australia and Paraguay: Australia qualified for the Round of 32 as Group D runners-up following a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Paraguay’s result keeps them in contention to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

    • Sweden and Japan: Sweden earned a 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga’s strike securing them a spot in the knockout stage as one of the best third-place finishers. Japan advanced as the runners-up of Group F.

    • Netherlands vs. Tunisia: The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, confirming their position at the top of Group F. The Dutch will face Morocco in the next round, while Tunisia was eliminated after failing to earn a point in their three group matches.

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Police Declare War On ‘Keyboard Warriors’! Threaten Crackdown On Spreaders Of Fake Security News!.

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to media professionals, social media users, and the general public, advising against the dissemination of unverified information that could jeopardize national security and active operations by security agencies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Need for Discretion: Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu Anietie Okokon, emphasized that the sensitivity of security operations requires restraint and discretion rather than the sharing of misleading or unverified details.

  • Operational Silence: Okokon stated that he prefers maintaining “operational silence” to prevent the spread of false information.

  • Criticism of “Keyboard Warriors”: The spokesperson criticized “keyboard warriors” for commenting on complex security matters without understanding the realities of tactical deployments and strategic operations.

  • Impact on Security: Such uninformed commentary can distort public perception and undermine efforts to combat crime.

  • Media Responsibility: Okokon urged journalists and content creators to act responsibly and avoid allowing their platforms to be used to propagate subversive ideologies or dissident narratives.

  • Call for Verification: Given the rapid spread of unverified information online, the police have reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and urged all Nigerians to verify facts before sharing them.

The Force further noted that many critics fail to acknowledge the daily sacrifices made by police officers in their mission to safeguard citizens’ lives and property.

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