Labour Party Explodes: ‘They Are Impostors!’ – Demands Arrest Over Fake Protest Plot At INEC

The Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has distanced itself from a planned protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. The protest, scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has been described by the party as unauthorized and not representative of its official position.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the party firmly disassociated itself from those allegedly behind the demonstration, labelling them as political impostors and agents of mischief.

Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the interim national chairman, clarified that the Labour Party neither approved nor recognizes the planned protest or its organizers.

“We want to make it absolutely clear that anyone involved in this protest is acting independently of the Labour Party and should be regarded as an impostor,” Asogwa stated.

He added, “The protest has no authorization from the party, and those claiming to represent us are unknown to the leadership. Their actions are entirely without our consent.”

The statement also referenced INEC’s recent dismissal of a candidate list submitted by embattled former chairman, Barr. Julius Abure, viewing the development as a win for legitimate party leadership and democratic principles.

“The Labour Party welcomed INEC’s decision, confident that the commission would ultimately validate and publish the legitimate list presented by the current leadership,” Asogwa said.

The party further urged INEC to align fully with the Supreme Court ruling delivered on April 4, 2025, which affirmed that the tenures of Abure and his associates expired on June 8, 2023.

“INEC must update its official records and platforms to reflect the accurate leadership of the Labour Party in accordance with the court’s directive,” the party asserted.

Calling on security agencies to take action, the Labour Party demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the protest, branding them as frauds.

“These individuals are political impersonators and mischief-makers who must be held accountable under the law,” the statement declared.

Reaffirming its dedication to lawful political engagement, the Labour Party encouraged the public to stay alert and reject efforts aimed at undermining the party’s unity and democratic values.