A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday returned Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party, LP.
The court declared the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi, which re-elected Abure, is valid, stating that the convention was in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
According to the statement, Justice Emeka Nwite while delivering the judgement, compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee as led by Abure.
Recall that INEC had announced that it did not recognise Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
The Commission argued that the Abure-led LP leadership was invalid, stating that the March 2024 National Convention that re-elected Abure as chairman violated both the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act.
Withdraw Undemocratic Bill Aimed At Crippling LG System, Lawmaker Urges Soludo
BY BETI ONU AWKA
The member representing Awka south 1 state constituency, Hon. Nigeria Henry Mbachu has asked the governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo, to withdraw an executive Bill he sent to Anambra state house of Assembly for passage
Expressing concerns about the bill, which requires newly “Selected” Local Government chairmen to contribute a portion of their funds to a consolidated account, Hon. Mbachu highlighted the potential negative impacts. This directive would restrict local governments from managing their allocations from the Federal government.
Pinpointing that the bill could compromise Governor Soludo’s integrity and have adverse effects on the democratic environment in Anambra State, Hon. Mbachu called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to monitor governors who are undermining progress in local government elections by compelling elected chairmen to divert funds to the state government
Hon. Mbachu’s concerns are rooted in the landmark Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments. This executive bill seems to counter that progress, and potentially rubbishing the achievement of compulsory local government elections
Hon. Mbachu’s public disagreement and refusal to support the bill demonstrate his commitment to core democratic values. It’s imperative for Governor Soludo to consider Hon. Mbachu’s plea and the potential consequences of this bill on democracy and future governance in Anambra State.
