The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must formally recognize Julius Habre as the legitimate chairman of the Labor Party. did.
In a judgment handed down on Tuesday, Justice Nwaito confirmed the leadership of the Abure faction of the party, justified the March 2024 Nnewi convention that established the current national leadership, and urged INEC to recognize this mandate. instructed.
Naija News recalls that the Abure-led faction accused Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, of betrayal.
The allegations arose after INEC declared that it did not recognize Mr. Habre as the national chairman of the Labor Party.
INEC has filed a counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in response to a suit by the Labor Party seeking exclusion from the retraining session of party workers in the run-up to the Edo and Ondo governorship elections.
The electoral body claims that the March 2024 national convention that re-elected Mr. Habre violated both Nigeria's constitution and electoral law, and that the party leadership, including Mr. Habre, called it unfair.
INEC stressed that “we only engage with parties with legitimate leadership.” The Electoral Commission’s legal team, led by Tanko Inuwa, SAN, argued that Labor’s request for declaratory relief was insufficient and required more evidence than a mere confession.
INEC asked the court to dismiss the Labor Party’s complaint, arguing that the party lacked effective leadership as the party did not comply with the legal standards for holding a national conference. Labor is not entitled to the redress it seeks.” ”
Mr. Habre’s faction reacted to this through its spokesperson, Obiora Ifor, criticizing those calling for Mr. Habre’s ouster.
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