The ruling crisis within the Labour Party (LP) has escalated as the Usman faction publicly slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly validating Abure’s attendance at critical party proceedings, despite ongoing intra‑party disputes.
Factional Accusations Fly
In a strongly worded statement issued Monday, the Usman group accused INEC of partisanship and procedural impropriety, declaring that allowing Abure’s presence constitutes a breach of fairness and violates LP’s internal dispute protocols.
According to the faction, the regulatory body is complicit in undermining due process by implicitly recognizing one side amid unresolved internal judgments. They demanded an immediate explanation and threatened legal escalation if corrective action is not taken.
Abure’s Position & INEC Silence
Supporters of Abure have defended his participation, arguing that he was legitimately nominated and cleared by relevant party organs.
The opposing faction, however, insists that certain procedural irregularities are yet to be addressed and remains unconvinced by the rebuttal.
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So far, INEC has remained publicly silent on the matter—neither confirming nor denying the faction’s claims—thus fueling speculation that its inaction is tantamount to tacit acceptance.
Wider Fallout for LP Unity
The brewing defiance signals more than a procedural spat: it reflects a deepening fracture within LP’s leadership and direction.
Observers warn that if left unchecked, this rift could:
* Impair LP’s electoral readiness,
* Erode public confidence in its capacity for internal democracy,
* Present advantages to rival parties waiting to exploit disunity.
In the run‑up to future elections, how LP manages these faultlines may determine whether it remains competitive or fragments into rival camps.
