ABUJA, Nigeria – In his first public appearance following the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), firmly stated that there is no vacancy in the party.
He made the declaration on Monday, April 7, 2025, during a public conference before the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s secretariat.
Abure emphasized that the Supreme Court’s judgment was clear on party supremacy, asserting that internal matters of political parties are not subject to judicial interference.
He reiterated that the decision reaffirmed the Labour Party’s internal structure and governance, where leadership disputes should be handled within the party.
The Labour Party chairman also took aim at party members who he accused of betraying the party, particularly Peter Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Governor Alex Otti.
“Tell them that there is no vacancy in our party,” Abure said.
“In the Labour Party, we don’t betray our candidates even though some betray us after giving them tickets.”
Abure’s remarks followed claims by Obi and Otti, who had called for a separate NEC meeting to discuss the future of the party.
These actions have been viewed as a challenge to his leadership.
The LP chairman urged party members who had been misled by misleading interpretations of the Supreme Court ruling to disregard speculation and reaffirmed his position as the legitimate national chairman.
Additionally, Abure reiterated that the Labour Party Constitution does not recognize the formation of a caretaker committee to oversee party matters, calling for unity and adherence to the party’s legal framework.
He assured the public that he remains committed to leading the party and continuing its work toward achieving its political goals.
