The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has justified the invitation of embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Julius Abure to its meeting, citing a valid court order recognising him as the party’s leader.
The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, made this clarification on Wednesday during INEC’s regular quarterly meeting with media executives in Abuja.
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Responding to questions on why Abure attended INEC’s meeting with political party leaders on Tuesday, Mrs Agbamuche-Mbu explained that the Commission was acting in compliance with the court’s directive.
Gbamuche-Mbu noted that a ruling by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Gwagwalada directed the Commission to recognise Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
“As a law-abiding institution, INEC has always obeyed court orders. If the faction led by Mr Lamidi Apapa or Mr Usman Nevada presents a valid court judgment in their favour, the Commission will also comply accordingly,” she stated.
