The Labour Party Nigeria has rejected a recent ruling by the Appeal Court concerning its leadership dispute, insisting that the judgement is unacceptable and will be challenged.
The position of the party was made known in a statement released on April 21, 2026, through its official platform.
Reacting to the development, the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, criticised the court’s decision, arguing that it contradicts established legal principles regarding the internal affairs of political parties.
According to him, matters relating to party leadership should remain within the purview of the party, noting that previous judicial decisions have upheld that position.
“We have seen what transpired today at the Appeal Court, the judgement is not acceptable to all of us,” he said.
Abure also rejected claims that the tenure of the current leadership had expired, maintaining that a valid convention held in March 2024 in Nnewi remains in force.
He further described the meeting held in Umuahia, which resulted in the emergence of a caretaker committee, as unconstitutional, insisting that only the recognised leadership of the party has the authority to convene such gatherings.
Despite the ruling, the party chairman confirmed that legal steps have already been initiated to challenge the decision at a higher court.
“We are going to appeal that decision, we will move to the Supreme Court,” he added.
