The faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to Julius Abure has rejected a recent Appeal Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, describing the judgement as unacceptable.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on April 21, 2026, via the party’s official communication channels.
Abure faulted the court’s decision, arguing that it contradicts established legal principles regarding the internal affairs of political parties.
“We have seen what transpired today at the Appeal Court, the judgement is not acceptable to all of us,” he said.
He maintained that issues relating to party leadership are internal matters, noting that previous court decisions have upheld that position.
The LP chairman also dismissed claims that the tenure of the current leadership had expired, insisting that a valid convention held in March 2024 in Nnewi remains binding.
He further described the meeting held in Umuahia, which produced a caretaker committee, as unconstitutional, stressing that only the recognised party leadership has the authority to convene such gatherings.
Abure, however, confirmed that the party has initiated legal steps to challenge the ruling.
“We are going to appeal that decision; we will move to the Supreme Court,” he added.
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