By John Moses
Labour Party faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman has reaffirmed that the leadership dispute within the party was conclusively settled by the Supreme Court, following recent remarks made by its 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the party’s Interim National Chairman, through her media adviser Ken Asogwa, expressed concern over Baba-Ahmed’s public reference to Barrister Julius Abure as the Labour Party’s national chairman.
The statement was prompted by Baba-Ahmed’s participation in a meeting allegedly convened by the Abure-led faction, and a subsequent interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, during which he again recognised Abure as chairman.
“As a matter of legal record, the Supreme Court’s ruling of 4 April made it clear that all previous judgments recognising Abure’s leadership were nullified,” Asogwa said. “The apex court struck out the case for lack of jurisdiction and upheld Senator Usman’s appeal.”
Quoting directly from the judgment, he emphasised the court’s declaration that “the decisions of both trial court and the court below recognising Barrister Julius Abure as National Chairman… are hereby set aside.”
While the party acknowledged Baba-Ahmed’s intention to promote unity and reconciliation, it stressed that such efforts must align with legal realities and the rule of law.
“As Labour prepares for its congresses and national convention, we urge all members to remain peaceful and committed to party unity,” Asogwa added.
