The High Court of Abia State has again stopped the proposed local government congresses scheduled by the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee NWC, preparatory to the 2027 general elections.Recall that the Abure-led group, the National Working Committee NWC, rising from a meeting last week in Abuja, reaffirmed the positions of the Abure-led NWC members.In a statement issued by the interim National publicity secretary, Ife Salako, the Usman-led LP notified the general public particularly all Labour Party supporters across the country, that on the 26th November, 2025, the High Court of Abia State sitting in Isiala Ngwa granted an interim order in Suit No: HIN/47/2025. The order, sought by Hon. Emmanuel Nwaeze Otti, restrains Barr. Julius Abure and his illegal National Working Committee are prohibited from proceeding with their purported and unlawful ward, local government, and state congresses.According to the release, the Labour Party, therefore, urges its teeming members nationwide to completely disregard the so-called congresses being promoted by Julius Abure and his associates. These illegal exercises have already been declared null and void by a court of competent jurisdiction. As a law-abiding political party, we enjoin all our members to respect and comply with the court’s directive. The Labour Party congresses will commence soon, and members will be duly informed once the details are finalised.
In the same vein, the Labour Party calls on the Inspector-General of Police, who is the 6th Defendant/Respondent in the matter, to ensure the arrest and prosecution of anyone organising or participating in any purported Labour Party congresses scheduled for 2nd, 4th, or 6th December, or on any other dates, except such activities are duly authorised by the legitimate leadership of the Party headed by Senator Nenadi Usman.
Furthermore, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which is the 7th Defendant/Respondent, being a responsible and law-abiding institution, is advised to dissociate itself from this illegality being orchestrated by individuals determined to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the Commission.
In line with the Electoral Act and all relevant laws, the Labour Party will formally notify INEC of its authentic activities once its timetable for congresses and conventions is released.
Credit: The Sun