Olubo questions INEC’s position on Labour Party’s leadership crisis
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA
He called on Nigerians and lovers of democracy to remain vigilant and monitor INEC’s activities closely, particularly in the wake of recent political developments within the Labour Party.
The internal leadership tussle within the Labour Party has taken another turn as Dayo Olubo, a prominent Labour Party chieftain in Ondo State, openly challenges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly recognising Barrister Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman, despite a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4, 2025.
In a statement issued in Akure on Tuesday October 14, Olubo questioned why INEC continued to accord legitimacy to Abure’s leadership, particularly highlighting his attendance at the Commission’s Third Regular Quarterly Consultative Meeting for 2025, held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja.
According to Olubo, Abure’s participation in such an official gathering suggests that INEC “believes the Supreme Court judgment remains null and void,” raising fresh concerns over the commission’s impartiality in dealing with political party affairs.
The former gubernatorial candidate disclosed that he has approached the Federal High Court to challenge what he described as “INEC’s alleged illegality on pre-election matters,” claiming that the recognition of Abure’s leadership has caused significant damage to the Labour Party’s structure and credibility.
Olubo further urged INEC to clarify whether the Labour Party’s constitution available on its website remains the 2014 version or has been amended, insisting that transparency is essential in resolving the ongoing leadership dispute.
He called on Nigerians and lovers of democracy to remain vigilant and monitor INEC’s activities closely, particularly in the wake of recent political developments within the Labour Party.
