The Labour Party (LP) has firmly distanced itself from a protest scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
In a clear statement, the party described the organisers as impostors, stating that their actions do not reflect the views or direction of the Labour Party.
Protest Has No Party Approval
According to the statement signed by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the party’s Interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, the protest is being promoted without the party’s approval.
The leadership emphasized that no official organ of the Labour Party initiated or endorsed the planned demonstration.
The party stressed that the individuals behind the protest are not recognised by its leadership. Instead, they are using the party’s name without permission to deceive the public.
“Anyone who joins or promotes this protest does so without our knowledge or consent,” the statement said. “We consider such individuals to be political impostors.”
Moreover, the party urged members of the public and its supporters to ignore any invitation associated with the event.
In addition to denouncing the protest, the Labour Party welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s recent decision to reject a list of candidates submitted by Julius Abure, the party’s former national chairman.
That list was intended for the upcoming national bye-elections and local council polls.
“This move by INEC strengthens public confidence in the electoral process,” the party stated. “We believe the authentic list submitted by our legally recognised leadership will be published soon.”
Supreme Court Ruling Supports Current Leadership
The party cited the Supreme Court judgement of April 4, 2025, which confirmed that Abure’s tenure ended on June 8, 2023.
Based on this ruling, the Labour Party maintained that Abure no longer holds any legitimate position in the party.
“We call on INEC to stand firm and reject further manipulation by individuals whose leadership expired more than two years ago,” the statement added.
Call for Security Intervention
Furthermore, the party urged security agencies to act swiftly. It insisted that those planning the protest are not representatives of the Labour Party and should be treated accordingly.
“These actors are not affiliated with us in any capacity. They are attempting to mislead the public, cause confusion, and destabilize the democratic space,” the statement warned.
The party also asked law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute those behind the protest in line with national laws.
In conclusion, the Labour Party reaffirmed its commitment to peace, democratic engagement, and legal processes.
“We remain committed to building a better Nigeria through dialogue, reform, and the rule of law,” the party said. “We reject any action that threatens public order or misrepresents our values.”
