From Idu Jude Abuja
The Chairman of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee (CTC), Senator Nenadi Usman, said her committee would appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, which upheld the Julius Abure-led leadership.
The Federal High Court 8 under Justice Emeka Nwite in Abuja had onTuesday delivered judgement in favour of the embattled National Chairman of the party Barrister Julius Abure.
Usman, in a statement, said she met with the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Abia State Governor, Governor Alex Otti, and Senator Darlington Nwokocha (Secretary, LP Caretaker Committee) and deliberated on the judgement.
She added that the judgement that upheld the Nnewi Convention of the party preceded the formation of the Caretaker Committee, but that Committee resolved to challenge the judgement.
The LP CTC chairman urged all party members to remain calm and maintain peace as they continue reconciliation efforts. “This evening, I met with His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti, and Senator Darlington Nwokocha (Secretary, LP CTC). We deliberated on the judgement passed today.
“The case preceded the formation of the Caretaker Committee. However, after being briefed, the Caretaker Committee decided to join the case. Consequently, we have resolved to appeal the judgement accordingly.
“I, therefore, call on all party members to remain calm and maintain peace as we continue our reconciliation efforts,” she said.