The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has reaffirmed its strong support for the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, following a recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld his leadership.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Lafia, Alexander Ombugu, the State Chairman of the party, congratulated Abure and the National Executive Council of the Labour Party on the court’s decision. The court, sitting in Abuja, upheld the March 2024 Nnewi national convention and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to officially recognize Abure’s leadership.
The judgment, delivered on January 17, 2025, by Honourable Justice Hamma Akawu Barka, followed a previous ruling from November 13, 2024, in Appeal Number CA/Abj/CV/1172/2024. The case involved the Labour Party (appellant), Chief Olusola Nehemiah Ebiseni, and INEC (respondents).
Ombugu praised the court’s decision, describing it as a testament to the strength of Nigeria’s legal system and the Labour Party’s commitment to democratic principles. He also commended Justice Barka for ensuring INEC’s recognition of Abure’s leadership.
He further emphasized that the ruling affirmed Abure’s leadership, which was critical to the party’s unity and future success. The Nasarawa LP also expressed gratitude to the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
In his statement, Ombugu called for unity within the party, urging members to set aside any grievances for the party’s greater good. He stressed the importance of collective effort in strengthening the party and preparing for the 2027 general elections, encouraging both aggrieved and potential members to join forces with the Abure-led administration.
The statement read, in part:
“On behalf of the executives, members, and supporters of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, I wish to congratulate our National Chairman, Barr. Julius Abure, the National Working Committee (NWC), and the entire National Executive Council (NEC) of our great party for the victory at the Appeal Court. The court has reaffirmed Barr. Abure’s leadership, and we are grateful to the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and its integrity. The Labour Party will remain united and focused on promoting the welfare of the Nigerian people.”
““It is our collective responsibility to take the Labour Party to greater heights,” he said. “I call on all aggrieved members and intending members to join hands with the Abure-led administration as we prepare to rescue Nigeria during the 2027 general election,” Ombugu stated.
