The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it has not taken any formal decision on the leadership crisis currently rocking the Labour Party (LP), amid conflicting reports circulating in the media.
INEC made the clarification in a statement signed by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, in response to claims that the Commission had recognized certain individuals as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary.
“The names of the National Officers of the LP had previously been uploaded to our website following a court order, not related in any way to the latest judgement of the Supreme Court,” Oyekanmi stated.
He also noted that the Commission maintains a consistent approach with other parties, citing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as an example.
“In the same manner, the name of the National Secretary of the PDP on the same website was neither deleted nor reinstated,” the statement read.
INEC reiterated its commitment to due process, saying it is currently reviewing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Labour Party and will make its position known in due time.
“As a law-abiding institution, the Commission is carefully studying the judgement of the Supreme Court on the Labour Party and will communicate its decision to the public in due course,” the statement added.
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