Labour Party Moves Forward as NEC Ratifies Nnewi Convention
So, here’s what’s happening right now within the Labour Party, and it’s quite a significant moment for them. A major NEC meeting was held in Abuja, and it was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. This wasn’t just a small gathering—members of the National and State Working Committees from all 36 states and the FCT were present, along with other key stakeholders. Even Dr. Yusuf Baba Datti-Ahmed, the party’s former Vice-Presidential candidate, attended, as well as officials from INEC led by Rakiya Dattijo from the Election and Party Monitoring department.
During this NEC session, the big headline decision was the ratification of the Labour Party’s Nnewi National Convention held in 2024. This ratification wasn’t done casually—it was backed by a reminder of what the Supreme Court had already established: that political parties are allowed to manage their own internal affairs without judicial interference. The Supreme Court has consistently stated that since members join a party voluntarily, they are agreeing to be bound by its internal rules, constitution, and guidelines. Because of that, internal disputes within a party are considered non-justiciable, meaning the courts won’t step in unless there’s a clear legal violation.
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During the meeting, these Supreme Court principles were quoted directly, emphasizing that political parties have their own internal dispute resolution mechanisms and members must rely on those rather than seeking judicial intervention. Based on this, the NEC reaffirmed everyone who was elected at that 2024 Nnewi Convention. This includes the current 17-member National Working Committee, with Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Farouk as National Secretary, Chief Clement Ojukwu, Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi, and Dr. Esther Gulmu among the Deputy National Chairpersons, and Obiora Ifoh serving as the National Publicity Secretary.
Essentially, what the NEC communicated is that the party’s leadership structure, as chosen in 2024, stands firm and legitimate. This decision also signals the party’s readiness to move on with its plans, especially as it prepares for ward, local government, and state congresses across the country.
With INEC officials present in the room, this meeting carried not just internal significance but also a level of institutional validation. The Labour Party seems intent on stabilizing its internal structure, resolving disputes based on its constitution, and setting the stage for the next phase of political organization as the country gears up for future electoral activities.
In simple terms, the NEC meeting was a moment of consolidation—an effort to put lingering disputes behind, show unity, and reaffirm the leadership that will guide the party forward.
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