Labour Party's Abure denies trouble-making, vows Supreme Court appeal after Appeal Court loss
Abure insists his Labour Party faction isn't causing trouble despite losing Appeal Court case to rival chairman Nenadi Usman. The Abuja Division Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed Abure's challenge to Usman's leadership, upholding the Federal High Court's recognition of her as authentic national chairman.
Abure declared they'll immediately take the fight to the Supreme Court, arguing they only appealed the Federal High Court judgment - not relitigating what SC already decided. He stressed Nigerians should know his leadership isn't responsible for party turmoil.
This leadership battle continues to paralyze Nigeria's Labour Party as elections approach, with both factions claiming legitimacy. The Supreme Court appeal could take months, leaving the party directionless and potentially weakening its electoral prospects nationwide.
Will this prolonged legal fight further fragment the Labour Party's base, or might a Supreme Court decision finally resolve who truly controls the party structure ahead of 2027 elections?