Labour Party Suspends Julius Abure, Cites Court Ruling and Misconduct

The Labour Party (LP) has plunged deeper into crisis as its National Executive Council (NEC) officially suspended Julius Abure from the party, accusing him of defying a Supreme Court judgment and continuing to impersonate the office of National Chairman.

In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, Nenadi Usman, chairperson of the party’s caretaker committee, said the suspension was prompted by Abure’s “illegal” activities and refusal to comply with legal rulings.

“After a careful and comprehensive review of the Supreme Court judgment delivered on Friday, April 4, 2025, the NEC is deeply concerned by the subsequent actions of Barr. Julius Abure, particularly his continued impersonation of the esteemed office of the National Chairman,” the statement read.

Usman said Abure’s conduct violated both the Labour Party’s constitution and the rule of law, damaging the party’s image and integrity. Citing disciplinary provisions in the party’s 2019 amended constitution, the NEC declared Abure’s suspension effective immediately as of May 7, 2025.

She issued a stern warning, urging Abure to stop presenting himself as chairman or even a member of the party. “His tenure has long expired. The apex court of the land has clearly and finally nullified his claim to leadership,” she emphasised.

The statement also accused Abure of waging “an open war” against the party and warned that he must now face serious legal scrutiny. Usman urged him to focus on the corruption, forgery, perjury, and criminal conspiracy allegations hanging over his head—cases that are reportedly under review by the Attorney General following recommendations from the Inspector General of Police.

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In a dramatic twist, the power struggle within the LP escalated as Abure’s faction retaliated by suspending prominent party figures, including Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, and Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory.

The suspension was announced in a separate statement by Umar Farouk Ibrahim, national secretary under Abure’s disputed leadership, intensifying the factional war within the party.