The Court of Appeal in Abuja overturned a High Court order, affirming Julius Abure as the legitimate National Chairman of Nigeria's Labour Party.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a prior High Court order, affirming Julius Abure as the legitimate National Chairman of Nigeria's Labour Party. The three-member appellate panel criticized the lower court's jurisdiction in the matter, questioning the statutory powers of Ward Executives to suspend National Officers of a political party. The Court of Appeal also imposed a cost of N1 million against the respondents, reaffirming Abure's position as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party.