The Labour Party has rejected a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning its ongoing leadership dispute, describing the judgment as unacceptable.
In a statement issued on April 21, 2026, and shared on the party’s official platform, National Chairman Julius Abure criticized the decision, arguing that it contradicts established legal principles governing the internal affairs of political parties.
Abure maintained that matters relating to party leadership are strictly internal and should not be subject to external interference, noting that previous court rulings have upheld this position.
“We have seen what transpired today at the Appeal Court. The judgment is not acceptable to us,” he stated.
He also dismissed claims that the tenure of the current party leadership has expired, insisting that the convention held in March 2024 in Nnewi remains valid.
The Labour Party chairman further described the meeting held in Umuahia, which produced a caretaker committee, as unconstitutional. According to him, only the recognised leadership of the party has the authority to convene such a gathering.
Abure confirmed that the party has begun legal proceedings to challenge the ruling, stating that it will escalate the matter to the Supreme Court.
“We are going to appeal the decision. We will move to the Supreme Court,” he added.
