In a brazen move that could ignite a full-blown legal war, the Labour Party (LP) has declared Julius Abure is still its National Chairman, directly contradicting a Supreme Court ruling that nullified his position. This defiant stance comes after a unanimous Supreme Court judgment, which clearly stated the Court of Appeal had no jurisdiction to declare Abure chairman, emphasizing that internal party leadership is beyond judicial reach, okay.ng reports.
Despite the court’s clear directive, the LP, through its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) essentially dismissing the Supreme Court’s decision. “The Supreme Court strikes out Nenadi and Abure suits, saying only political parties can determine who their leaders are,” the statement claimed, adding, “Dr. Julius Abure is still the National Chairman of the Labour Party.”
This blatant disregard for the highest court in the land raises serious questions about the LP’s respect for the rule of law. By insisting Abure remains chairman, the party is not only challenging the judiciary but also potentially setting the stage for a protracted and damaging legal battle. This controversial move could further fracture the already divided party and plunge it into deeper chaos, raising the political temperature and potentially triggering legal action from opposing factions within the LP. Are they trying to start a constitutional crisis?
