- The Supreme Court of Nigeria removed Julius Abure as the Labour Party's National Chairman in a unanimous ruling
- The Court set aside the Court of Appeal's decision, citing lack of jurisdiction over internal party matters
- The Court dismissed Abure's faction’s cross-appeal and ruled his tenure had already expired
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, April 4, removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, following a unanimous ruling by a five-member panel.
The apex court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Abure as the party's national chairman.
In its judgment, the Supreme Court stated that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration, as the case primarily concerned internal party matters, which are outside the judicial domain.
The court stressed that disputes over party leadership fall within the realm of internal party affairs and should not be subject to judicial intervention. It also ruled in favour of an appeal filed by Senator Esther Usman and another individual, deeming their appeal meritorious.
In its findings, the Supreme Court noted that Abure's tenure had already expired, effectively ruling him out of office.
The Court also dismissed the cross-appeal filed by the faction loyal to Abure within the Labour Party.
Abure defends South East zoning, pledges support for 2027
Earlier, TheRadar reported that the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, reaffirmed his party’s commitment to the South-East, saying he has no regrets about zoning the presidential ticket to the region ahead of the 2027 election.
Abure made this statement during a rally organised by LP members from the South-East, as part of preparations for the Abuja Area Council election next year.
Abure praised the unity, industriousness, and fearlessness of the Igbos, particularly following the 2023 general election when Peter Obi’s candidacy brought national attention to the South East.
