An Abia State High Court sitting in Isiala Ngwa has granted an interim order restraining Julius Abure and his supporters from holding their planned Labour Party ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for December 2.
The order, issued on November 26 in suit No: HIN/47/2025, was sought by Emmanuel Otti.
In response, the Labour Party, through its interim National Publicity Secretary Ife Salako, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to enforce the court directive and prevent Abure and his group from going ahead with the illegal congresses.
The party noted that the IGP is the sixth defendant/respondent in the matter and urged that anyone organising or participating in any purported Labour Party congresses on December 2, 4, or 6 or on any other dates not authorised by the legitimate leadership under Senator Nenadi Usman should be arrested and prosecuted.
Labour Party also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the seventh defendant/respondent, to dissociate itself from “this illegality being orchestrated by individuals determined to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the commission.”
The party added that, in line with the Electoral Act and other relevant laws, it would formally notify INEC of its authentic activities once its timetable for congresses and conventions is finalised.
Labour Party further urged its members nationwide to disregard Abure’s planned congresses, which have been declared null and void by a competent court, emphasising that members should respect and comply with the court’s directive.
“The Labour Party congresses will commence soon, and members will be duly informed once the details are finalised,” the statement concluded.
