Abure Heads to Supreme Court, Offers Free Labour Party Forms to 2027 Aspirants

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has confirmed that he has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the leadership recognition granted to the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party.

Abure made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja amid the lingering leadership crisis rocking the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also unveiled a new policy granting free nomination forms to aspirants seeking to contest elections under the Labour Party platform.

According to Abure, the decision to approach the apex court followed the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on April 21, which reportedly affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the recognised national chairman of the party. He insisted that his faction rejected the ruling and remained determined to pursue legal action to reclaim control of the party structure.

“Nigerians will recall that when the Court of Appeal delivered judgment on the Labour Party crisis, our leadership stated clearly that the party would be heading to the Supreme Court,” Abure said while confirming that the notice of appeal had already been filed.

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The embattled LP leader also maintained that the National Working Committee under his leadership emerged legally through the party’s March 2024 national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State. He accused some party stakeholders of attempting to destabilise the party following its growing political influence after the 2023 elections.

As part of preparations for the 2027 polls, Abure announced that all aspirants contesting under his faction would receive nomination forms free of charge. He described the move as part of efforts to encourage wider participation and strengthen internal democracy within the party.

The announcement has, however, triggered fresh reactions from rival factions within the Labour Party, with allies of Governor Alex Otti and the Nenadi Usman camp reportedly dismissing Abure’s actions as illegitimate following recent court rulings.

The Labour Party has remained deeply divided since the aftermath of the 2023 elections, with both factions laying claim to the party’s authentic leadership and authority to organise congresses, primaries, and candidate nominations.

Political analysts believe the Supreme Court case could significantly shape the future of the party ahead of the next election cycle, especially as opposition groups continue efforts to reorganise and build stronger alliances capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).