In a dramatic turn of events, Falana Chambers, legal representatives of the National Transition Committee of the Labour Party, has written to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning the commission against recognizing Julius Abure as the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party.

According to the letter dated July 4, 2024, Abure’s tenure has expired, and any further recognition afforded to him would be in violation of a Federal High Court judgment and an INEC-brokered agreement.

The legal firm has requested that INEC desist from fraternizing with Abure and his cohorts, and restrain officials from undermining the administration of justice and respect for the rule of law.

Falana Chambers has attached a report of the mediated settlement and a certified true copy of the Federal High Court judgment to the letter, emphasizing that the Labour Party has not conducted any election for over four years, in contravention of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022.

The letter warns that failure to comply with the request will lead to contempt proceedings against the INEC Chairman at the Federal High Court.

This development is the latest in the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party, with far-reaching implications for the party’s future and the political landscape of Nigeria.