2027: LP Petitions It's Former National Chair, Julius Abure Over Sale Of Illegal Nomination Forms
The Labour Party has petitioned both the Inspector-General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, over the alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by a former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure.
The Labour Party has petitioned both the Inspector-General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, over the alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by a former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure.
National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, made this known while speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the party’s screening of aspirants for primaries on Thursday in Abuja.
Usman said that copies of the petitions written to the IGP and the DSS were also forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, describing the alleged circulation of the forms as unlawful, as the leadership elected at the party’s Umuahia convention remained the recognised one.
Her words, “We received the news surprisingly. It was a big surprise because after the court said his (Abure’s) tenure was over, we went to Umuahia, held a national convention, and elected new leaders.
“INEC was there and recognised what we did. The names on INEC’s website are those voted for in Umuahia, and then he comes and starts distributing forms.”
On whether the party had been served with any notice of the appeal, the LP chairman said that the party had yet to be served with any, regarding Mr Abure’s alleged appeal to the Supreme Court.
Usman further noted that the Supreme Court would likely uphold its earlier position on the party’s leadership dispute.
Usman said that copies of the petitions written to the IGP and the DSS were also forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, describing the alleged circulation of the forms as unlawful, as the leadership elected at the party’s Umuahia convention remained the recognised one.
Her words, “We received the news surprisingly. It was a big surprise because after the court said his (Abure’s) tenure was over, we went to Umuahia, held a national convention, and elected new leaders.
“INEC was there and recognised what we did. The names on INEC’s website are those voted for in Umuahia, and then he comes and starts distributing forms.”
On whether the party had been served with any notice of the appeal, the LP chairman said that the party had yet to be served with any, regarding Mr Abure’s alleged appeal to the Supreme Court.
Usman further noted that the Supreme Court would likely uphold its earlier position on the party’s leadership dispute.
According to her, “My take is that the Supreme Court will maintain its stand. If a court says my tenure is over tomorrow, I cannot go back to say it is not over...
“One man came here to tell me his wife was contesting, and when I looked at the form, it was not the form we issued. They are deceiving people, and it is not right at all.
“Judging from the number of people indicating interests to use the party as a platform to contest the election, I think the party is still strong...
“We have decided that our next candidate or flag bearer should come from the South. Anybody from the North who wants to buy forms
She alleged that some aspirants had been misled into purchasing unauthorised forms.
“We are hoping for consensus, but we are going to screen really well because to lead this great country, we need the best. Whoever emerges after the screening and primaries, I assure you it will be free and fair,” she added.
On preparations for the 2027 elections, Ms Usman expressed confidence in the strength of the party, citing the number of aspirants showing interest in contesting on its platform.
She further disclosed that three aspirants had so far purchased presidential nomination forms, pointing out that the LP was considering a consensus arrangement, assuring Nigerians that the eventual primaries would be transparent.
Usman further expressed confidence in Nigerians’ ability to choose credible leaders during the 2027 general elections.
On whether she had any misgivings about the party’s success at the 2027 general elections, Ms Usman said, “I am not afraid because I know power belongs to God, and Nigerians will come out to choose who they want to lead them.”
She alleged that some aspirants had been misled into purchasing unauthorised forms.
“We are hoping for consensus, but we are going to screen really well because to lead this great country, we need the best. Whoever emerges after the screening and primaries, I assure you it will be free and fair,” she added.
On preparations for the 2027 elections, Ms Usman expressed confidence in the strength of the party, citing the number of aspirants showing interest in contesting on its platform.
She further disclosed that three aspirants had so far purchased presidential nomination forms, pointing out that the LP was considering a consensus arrangement, assuring Nigerians that the eventual primaries would be transparent.
Usman further expressed confidence in Nigerians’ ability to choose credible leaders during the 2027 general elections.
On whether she had any misgivings about the party’s success at the 2027 general elections, Ms Usman said, “I am not afraid because I know power belongs to God, and Nigerians will come out to choose who they want to lead them.”
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