The Nenadi Usman–led faction of the Labour Party has strongly criticised Julius Abure for continuing to present himself as the party’s National Chairman despite the Supreme Court judgement delivered on April 4, 2025.

 

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the faction’s Interim National Secretary, Darlington Nwochocha, called on the Prosecutor-General of the Federation to fast-track action on recommendations for Abure’s prosecution over alleged impersonation and other related offences.

 

The statement was a reaction to an earlier release by Abure in which he claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had misconstrued both its refusal to upload the particulars of Labour Party aspirants for the February Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections and the Supreme Court judgement.

 

Responding, the Nenadi Usman faction insisted that Abure no longer had the legal standing to act or speak on behalf of the party. It accused him and his associates of attempting to commercialise the party’s structures despite clear judicial pronouncements.

 

“The Labour Party is not for sale. Mr Abure and his associates should seek legitimate means of livelihood rather than attempting to commercialize political structures,” the statement read.

 

The faction also referenced INEC’s position on the matter, alleging that Abure and his supporters had become serial litigants. According to the statement, they have filed more than 20 court cases against INEC and the recognised Labour Party leadership, led by Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha, in various courts across the country, particularly within the FCT.

 

“It is also instructive from INEC’s statement that Mr Abure and his drowning disciples of political party merchants have metamorphosed into vexatious and abusive litigants,” the statement added.

 

The latest exchange further deepens the leadership crisis within the Labour Party, as rival factions continue to trade accusations and seek legal backing ahead of forthcoming elections.