Abuja, February 25, 2026 – Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, has urged former party leader Julius Abure and his supporters to reclaim leadership positions through the upcoming party elections, emphasizing reconciliation and unity.
Speaking at a high-level strategic summit themed “Reuniting the Labour Party Family: Consolidating Strength for Sustainable Political Impact” at the LP National Secretariat in Abuja, Usman called on aggrieved members to set aside personal ambitions and prioritize the party’s interests.
“If anyone feels strongly about holding any position in the party congress, go and contest for it. If you win, you will be declared the leader or occupy the position you are contesting for,” Usman said.
The call comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja, in January, removed Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party. Judge Peter Lifu cited the Supreme Court verdict of April 4, 2025, declaring Nenadi Usman the valid leader and mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize her caretaker committee as the party’s legitimate authority until the national convention.
Despite the ruling, Abure and his faction have refused to step down, insisting they remain in charge of the party. Usman’s statement appears aimed at encouraging a peaceful resolution through internal democratic processes rather than prolonged legal disputes.
