Labour Party: Court Upholds Restraining Order Against Abure

A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Thursday upheld the Restraining Order imposed on Julius Abure and three other executives from parading themselves as National Officers of the Labour Party (LP).

The three others are; Umar Farouk Ibrahim, National Secretary, Clement Ojukwu, National Organising Secretary and Mrs. Oluchi Okpara, National Treasurer.

According to a release obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday and signed by Eragbe Anslem, the LP National Youth Leader, the Nigeria Police Investigation & Forensic Audit Report indicted Julius Abure, National Chairman and the three others for: FORGERY, PERJURY AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY with financial malfeasance to the tune of over N400,000,000 – the basis upon which the FCT High Court Restrained Abure and others.

In a ruling by the Judge, the FCT High Court shall reconvene on 12th May, 2023 to consider the motion on preliminary objection filed by Julius Abure and others, while they remain restrained from parading themselves as National Officers of the Labour Party (LP).

Sequel to above, the NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emma Ugboaja, Esq and the Labour Party (LP) Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Lamidi Bashiru Apapa addressed the press jointly before the Labour Party members and the Nigeria workers in solidarity to find an amicably and possibly way of settling the imbroglio out of court.

The release added, “The crisis rocking the leadership of Labour party in Nigeria may soon be a thing of the past as the two faction led by Julius Abure and Lamidi Apapa agreed to an out of court settlement on Thursday rising from a court sitting in Abuja.

“Recall that seven members of the party’s National Working Committee has invaded the secretariat where they announced the appointment of the National Vice Chairman (South), Lamidi Bashir Apapa, as Acting National Chairman.

“In his maiden address, Apapa said his appointment was part of the outcome of an emergency meeting of the NWC which was a sequel to the judgement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.

“As a supervisory parent body, the NLC has continued to mediate between the two factions to find a lasting solution to the imbroglio and this mediation came to a head Thursday when the NLC General secretary Comrade Emma Ugboaja esq, led Nigerian workers in solidarity to the court hearing of the warring factions at the FCT High Court.

“While addressing Nigerian workers and newsmen, he advocated for out-of-court settlement since it’s a family matter and his suggestion was affirmed by the aggrieved parties.

“The factional Chairman, Lamidi Apapa was also present as he affirmed to the out-of-court reconciliation as opined by the General Secretary of the NLC."

https://saharareporters.com/2023/04/20/labour-party-crisis-factions-agree-out-court-settlement-court-upholds-restraining-order

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Dino Melaye On The Reconciliation Move With Aggrieved Governorship Candidates

Pdp governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye in the reconciliation move with the aggrieved governorship candidate in Pdp. Right move in the right direction. On your mandate we stand. United we stand divided we fall. Victories for the People’s choice, Senator Dino Melaye of Pdp. November 11th governorship poll must obey.

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We Did Not Collide With Collation Officers, Binani's Claim Is False - INEC

We did not collide with collation officers, Binani's claim is false - INEC

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Nnamdi Chude Rearrested, SERAP Reacts

SERAP Condemns Reported Rearrest Of Labour Party Supporter, Chude Accused Of Planning To Overthrow Government

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported rearrest of a social media influencer, Mr Nnamdi Chude.

Nnamdi, a supporter of the Labour Party and Peter Obi who was arrested by the police in Anambra State during the March 18, governorship and State Assembly elections, had said he was accused of “calling out” the police and planning to stage a protest to overthrow the government.

SaharaReporters had reported that Nnamdi was arrested over alleged cyberstalking on Saturday, March 18, 2023, by the police in Anambra State. He regained his freedom about five days later.

His arrest elicited criticisms on social media with some Twitter users alleging that he was apprehended over a petition written by Chukwuma Soludo, the Anambra State governor.

He was transferred to Abuja and subsequently detained for days.

https://twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/1648702982106632193

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Peter Obi: Julius Abure Remains My Own Man

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that Mr Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the party remains his own man amid the leadership crisis rocking the party.

Obi spoke on Tuesday at the LP National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Asaba, Delta State.

The post-election crisis in the LP took another dimension a few days ago after the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, sealed its secretariat.

Recall that a Federal High Court, in Abuja, had ordered Abure to stay away from parading himself as the national chairman of the LP a week after a ward in the Edo State chapter of the party suspended him over alleged anti-party activities.

Immediately after the court order, LP’s national vice chairman, Lamido Bashir Apapa, who had been accused of being sponsored by opposition parties, took over the party in an acting capacity.

But in another twist, a High Court in Benin also gave an order restraining anybody from removing the embattled party chairman from his office.

However, when asked to comment on the leadership crisis rocking the LP and its embattled national chairman, Obi said, “The case is in court. I have respect for that, but he remains my own man.” 

https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/19/labour-party-crisis-julius-abure-remains-my-own-man-peter-obi/?amp=1

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FG Retires Isah Idris (Acting Immigration Boss)

The Governing Board of the Nigeria Immigration Service, on Wednesday, served a retirement notice to the acting Comptroller-General of the Service, Isah Idris, effective on or before April 24, 2023.

In a secret memo sighted by The PUNCH, the board cited the expiration of the one-year extension of service granted by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), directing the CGI to hand over to the most senior Deputy Comptroller General.

The memo, dated April 17, 2023 with code number CDCFIB/APPT.CG&DCG/61/VOL.IV/74, was signed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board Secretary, Obasi Edmond, on the orders of the Board chairman and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola.

It is titled “Notification of expiration of one-year extension in office as acting Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service.”

It read, “I write to draw your attention to the end of one-year extension in office granted to you by Mr President via letter no. SH/COS/42/3/3/A128 date April 22, 2022, and which would be expiring on April 24, 2023.

“Consequently, you are directed to hand over to the most senior Deputy Comptroller-General on or before.

Monday, April 24, 2023, pending Mr President’s appointment of a substantive Comptroller-General of the Service.

“The board is grateful to you for your immense contributions to the Nigeria Immigration Service and to the country and wishes you success in your future endeavours.“ The PUNCH reports that the Concerned Nigeria Immigration Stakeholders, on Sunday, urged the President not to extend Idris’ tenure.

Link: https://punchng.com/fg-retires-acting-immigration-boss-idris/

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Eid-el-fitri: FG Declares April 21st, 24th As Public Holidays

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR.

PRESS RELEASE.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES 21 AND 24 APRIL, 2023 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EIDIL-FITR CELEBRATION

The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th April, 2023, as Public Holiday to mark this year's EIdil-Fitr Celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government

He congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ogbeni Aregbesola calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

“The self-restrain, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper”, the minister advises all Muslims.

Ogbeni Aregbesola assures that President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to peaceful transition of government following successful elections. He assures of the government's commitment to the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigners in the country.

The Minister commends all security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country.

He urges Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and report suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is everybody’s responsibility. He admonishes Nigerians also to report suspicious activities and persons to the N-Alert application.

Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Muslims a happy Eidil-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with you all. Ameen.

Signed
Dr. M.L. Shuaib Belgore
Permanent Secretary

April 18, 2023.

Federal Ministry of Interior 

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