The Labour Party (LP) has maintained that Julius Abure remains its National Chairman despite a Supreme Court ruling that removed him from office.
The apex court, in a ruling by a five-member panel, set aside the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Abure as the party’s national chairman.
The Supreme Court ruled that the matter was an internal party affair and outside the jurisdiction of the judiciary.
“The judiciary lacks the jurisdiction to interfere in the internal affairs of political parties. The appeal was allowed because it had merit,” the ruling stated.
The court also noted that Abure’s tenure had already expired and dismissed a cross-appeal filed by his faction.
LP Declares Abure Still in Charge
Reacting to the judgment, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, said the ruling ultimately favored Abure as the party retained the right to determine its leadership.
“The Supreme Court struck out the suits against Abure, affirming that only political parties can determine their leaders. It also stated that the courts should not interfere in party affairs. Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party,” Ifoh declared.
