The leadership tussle in the Labour Party has taken a decisive turn as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming that he 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 which nullified all prior recognitions of his leadership.
INEC, in its counter-affidavit, maintained that Abure’s tenure and that of the National Executive Committee expired in June 2024.
Reacting to the judgment, Interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD, said the ruling “removes every lingering doubt” about the expiration of Abure’s tenure.
