The Digest:
The Labour Party (LP) finds its fissured foundation exposed once again as the Julius Abure-led faction vehemently rejects Nenadi Usman as interim national chairman. This latest dispute stems from a rival National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Umuahia, which the Abure faction swiftly condemned as "illegal and inconsequential". This internal strife continues to highlight the deep divisions fracturing the opposition party.
Key Points:
- Nenadi Usman was elected interim national chairman by a rival LP faction.
- The rival NEC meeting took place in Umuahia, Abia State.
- Darlington Nwokocha was also elected interim national secretary.
- These appointments aim to reconstitute party leadership before a national convention.
- Abure faction's National Secretary, Umar Ibrahim, condemned the meeting as void
- Ibrahim cited LP constitution (Article 14(4)(b), 13(B)(xii)) on NEC convening.He asserted the Supreme Court affirmed Abure's leadership in April 2025.
The ongoing power struggle highlights the fissured foundation of the Labour Party, challenging its unity and public perception. This internal turmoil demands clarity for the party's future direction.
Sources: Abdulsalam Abdullah (TheCable)
