In a stunning and controversial judgment that has thrown the Labour Party into fresh turmoil, the Supreme Court has nullified the recognition of Julius Abure as National Chairman, delivering a decisive legal victory to the Obidient Movement.
The five-member panel of the apex court ruled unanimously that the Court of Appeal acted outside its jurisdiction when it affirmed Abure’s leadership, declaring the matter strictly an internal party affair that should never have reached the courtroom.
Critics say this decision not only undermines the authority of existing party structures but also hands over the reins of the Labour Party to the Obidient base, which has long accused the leadership of hijacking the party’s vision. The judgment is already being hailed by Obidient loyalists as a cleansing moment—a blow to establishment forces within the party.
In a further twist, the court deemed the appeal by Senator Nenadi Usman and another member valid while dismissing the cross-appeal filed by Abure’s faction as lacking in merit, effectively dismantling his legal defense.
The ruling has sparked fierce debate within political circles, with some calling it a win for internal democracy and others warning of deepening chaos within the party. As the Obidient Movement celebrates, the Labour Party now faces an uncertain future—and a battle for control that is far from over.
