Power Struggle Heats Up: Nenadi Usman Issues Bold Challenge Before Party Congress

Labour Party National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, on Wednesday declared that leadership positions in the party would be decided strictly through democratic means, urging dissatisfied members to prove their popularity at the ballot rather than stoke internal divisions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

She made the statement in Abuja during a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders’ summit titled “Reuniting the Labour Party Family: Consolidating Strength for Sustainable Political Impact,” held at the party’s national secretariat.

Usman emphasized that anyone interested in occupying a leadership position should participate in the forthcoming congress and seek the mandate of party members.

“If anyone strongly believes they deserve a position in the party congresses, they should contest. If you win, you will be declared the winner and assume the leadership role or whichever office you contested for,” she said.

She specifically urged Julius Abure and his supporters to pursue relevance through the electoral process within the party.

“I appeal to everyone to set aside personal interests and place the party’s interest first. Let us come together and work as one,” she added.

Her comments come against the backdrop of an ongoing leadership dispute within the party, following a court ruling that removed Abure as National Chairman.

In January, the Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Julius Abure from the position. Justice Peter Lifu, referencing a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4, 2025, affirmed former Minister of Finance Nenadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the party.

The court also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Usman-led caretaker committee as the only valid authority to represent the Labour Party pending its national convention.

However, Abure and his allies have declined to step aside, insisting in a recent statement that they remain in control of the party’s affairs.

The situation has intensified the internal crisis, with both factions claiming legitimacy.

Nonetheless, Usman maintained that internal democracy remains the solution, encouraging members to embrace unity and focus on the party’s long-term stability. She stressed that the upcoming congress provides equal opportunity for all aspirants to test their support within the party.

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