Onyebuchi Onwuchekwa and Felicia Asuquo
A high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) National Executive Council (NEC) led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, on Wednesday 9th April 2025 after NEC meeting at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to discuss key developments within the party.
During the visit, Governor Alex Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership.
He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the LP’s current structure with Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as National Secretary.
It will be recalled that the Supreme Court Judgement of 4th April 2025 Sacked Julius Abure and Umar Farouk Ibrahim in addition to the expiration of their tenure on 8th June 2024
The INEC Affidavit on oath voided the Abure’s illegal and unlawful National Convention of 27th March 2024 at Nnewi Anambra State for non conformity with the Terms of Settlement midwifed by INEC on 26th April 2022 and executed between the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC and Labour Party LP on 27th June 2022 for the conduct of congresses leading to the All Inclusive And Expansive National Convention.
Investigator news reports that the delegation was received by INEC’s Acting Chairman, Mr. Sam Olumekun, and other National Commissioners as both parties engaged in discussions centered on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing democratic values.
Mr. Olumekun reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to neutrality, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
