posted 4th April 2025
Supreme Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has sacked Comrade Julius Abure as the chairman of the Labour Party (LP), marking a significant development in the party’s ongoing internal crisis. The decision, delivered on Friday, brings a glimmer of hope to party members who have been grappling with leadership disputes for months.
The Labour Party, one of Nigeria’s prominent opposition parties, has been embroiled in a bitter struggle over its leadership, with factions vying for control. Abure, who had been at the helm of the party, faced mounting criticism and legal challenges to his position. The Supreme Court’s ruling to remove him is seen as a potential turning point for the LP, which has been striving to present a united front ahead of future elections.
“There is light at the end of the tunnel over the crisis in Labour Party (LP),” a source close to the party stated, reflecting the optimism that the court’s decision might pave the way for reconciliation and stability within the party ranks.
The sacking of Abure comes after a series of legal battles that have exposed deep divisions within the LP. While the court’s ruling has been welcomed by some party members, others remain cautious, noting that the road to unity is still fraught with challenges. The Labour Party has yet to announce an interim chairman or outline its next steps following the decision.
Political analysts suggest that this development could have far-reaching implications for the LP’s role in Nigeria’s opposition landscape. With the party’s leadership now in flux, all eyes will be on how the LP navigates this transition and whether it can emerge stronger from the crisis.
Further details on the Supreme Court’s reasoning and the Labour Party’s response are expected in the coming days as the situation continues to unfold.
