Abuja, Nigeria, on May 18, 2026, Julius Abure of the Labour Party faction said the party has taken its leadership dispute to the Supreme Court, introduced free nomination forms for aspirants, and announced plans for its 2027 election primaries while continuing internal arguments over who controls the party and its election process.
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The factional leader of the Julius Abure said in Abuja that his group has moved forward with an appeal to the Supreme Court after a Court of Appeal decision that recognised Nenadi Usman as the party’s chair. He stated that the group has filed its appeal and is waiting for the court records before submitting full arguments.
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The crisis within the Labour Party has continued, with both sides claiming authority over party structure and candidate selection. Despite the court ruling, Abure’s camp says it will still take part in the 2027 general elections and proceed with its planned activities.
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He also announced that nomination forms will be given out at no cost and can be accessed online and through party offices. According to the plan shared, governorship and state assembly primaries are set for May 27, 2026, while National Assembly primaries will hold on May 29, 2026. A presidential candidate is expected to emerge through a consensus meeting scheduled for May 29 in Abuja.
The dispute has also involved tensions with state-level leaders, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over the legitimacy of nomination forms being issued. At the same time, concerns were raised about the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission in earlier decisions that led to divisions within the party, including claims about recognition and caretaker arrangements.
Party officials loyal to the Abure camp say they are moving ahead with preparations for elections, while other leaders have rejected the validity of the issued nomination forms and advised members not to accept them.
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