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Abure Faction Rejects Court Ruling Against Labour Party, Moves To Appeal.
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has announced its intention to appeal the Federal High Court ruling that recognised the Esther Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as the party’s legitimate leadership.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Wednesday, National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh said the court’s decision violated a long-standing Supreme Court precedent regarding the internal affairs of political parties in Nigeria.
He emphasised that the Federal High Court is not the final authority and confirmed that the party will challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal.
Ifoh added that the faction was not surprised by the ruling, noting that the court’s conduct suggested a decision in favour of the Nenadi Usman camp. He called on supporters to remain calm and pledged that the party would exhaust all legal avenues to reclaim its mandate.
“The judgment contradicts the Supreme Court, which clearly stated that no court has the authority to appoint leadership for any political party, as such matters are internal affairs of the party,” he said.
While the faction has not yet received the Certified True Copy of the judgment, Ifoh said the position to appeal would only strengthen once it is reviewed. He highlighted several concerns during the proceedings, including the reassignment of the case from Justice Omotosho to Justice Peter Lifu and the court’s refusal to allow the faction to respond fully to counter-affidavits.
“Our opponents celebrated the ruling weeks in advance on social media, claiming victory for Dr. Alex Otti, even before the judgment was delivered,” he said.
Ifoh also noted the irony in the ruling, pointing out that the Court of Appeal had previously recognised Abure’s National Working Committee as the authentic leadership of the party. “Now, a Federal High Court has reversed this, declaring a caretaker committee as the party’s leadership. This is a clear contradiction of Supreme Court directives,” he said.
He further argued that the court misinterpreted the Supreme Court decision, which never stated that Abure’s tenure had expired. According to Ifoh, the National Convention held in March 2024 had already produced the current leadership, making claims of a leadership vacuum baseless.
Naija News recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, removed Julius Abure as Labour Party National Chairman on Wednesday. The court relied on the April 4, 2025, Supreme Court verdict to declare former Finance Minister Esther Nenadi Usman as the valid leader of the party and directed INEC to recognise her Caretaker Committee as the party’s official authority until a national convention is held.
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POWER PLAY: Caught On Camera! Peter Obi And Rotimi Amaechi’s Surprise Lagos Meet-Up Rocks Nigeria!
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, recently crossed paths at a public gathering.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The two prominent political figures were spotted sharing a warm embrace and conversing at the service of songs for Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour, mother of Lagos State ADC governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The memorial service took place at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Fountain of Life Sanctuary, located in Ikeja.
Late Mrs. Rhodes-Vivour gained national attention during the 2023 general elections for her active role in rallying support for her son’s gubernatorial bid. Following the elections, she became an outspoken critic of the electoral process, publicly decrying widespread vote buying and accusing security forces of failing to arrest those responsible.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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TRAGEDY COMPOUNDED: 15 Dead In Benue, But Alia And PDP Prefer Fighting Each Other Than Finding Answers!.
Following the tragic murder of 15 residents in the Efeyi Ugboju community of Otukpo Local Government Area on Tuesday, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a bitter exchange of accusations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In separate releases on Wednesday, the opposition party and its 2027 gubernatorial hopeful, Michael Aondoakaa, slammed Governor Alia, alleging a lack of effective leadership and an inability to safeguard citizens. Conversely, the governor hit back, claiming that the opposition is cynically capitalizing on a security disaster for political mileage.
Speaking through its Publicity Secretary, Bright Antyo, the PDP condemned the administration’s sluggish reaction to ongoing violence. The party asserted that true leadership requires decisive action and empathy rather than empty words—qualities they claim are missing under the current administration.
Aondoakaa further charged that the state government is prioritizing the suppression of dissent over tackling the root causes of insecurity. He lamented that communities remain vulnerable to constant invasions and farmer displacements, yet officials treat public criticism as a graver threat than the attackers themselves, noting that the bloodshed persists despite government denials.
In his defense, Governor Alia, via his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula, argued that the crisis demands collective compassion and unity instead of partisan assaults. The governor emphasized that his administration remains deeply committed to tackling insecurity by providing security agencies with robust logistics, intelligence support, personnel motivation, and collaboration with local vigilante networks to restore lasting peace.
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