The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Abure as the party's national chairman.
The Supreme Court ruled that the appellate court lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration, as the case revolved around the internal leadership structure of the party.
Emphasising that party leadership disputes fall within the internal affairs of political parties, the court stated that such matters are beyond judicial intervention. Additionally, the court upheld the appeal filed by Senator Esther Usman and another, ruling in their favor after determining it had merit.
The court further noted that, based on the submissions presented, Abure’s tenure had already expired. As a result, it dismissed the cross-appeal filed by the Abure-led faction of the Labour Party.
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