The Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
On Friday, a three-judge panel upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Abure-led leadership.
The court also validated the March 2024 convention held in Nnewi, which established Abure’s leadership.
This ruling ensures the Labour Party under Abure retains its legal rights as a registered political organization. Further updates are expected.
The court further declared that any action that is taken outside of its jurisdiction is void. Because Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the Federal High Court’s October 8, 2024, judgment without jurisdiction, it was declared ineffective, and the court struck it out.
The Appeal Court upheld its earlier ruling on November 13, 2024, which said that “Abure remains National Chairman of the Labour Party,” by dismissing the lawsuit.
