HURIWA Condemns Abure’s Continued Tenure as LP Chairman, Demands Immediate Removal
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the prolonged tenure of Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party, despite the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed his claims to the position.
The group described his actions as a brazen defiance of judicial authority and a direct threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement issued on Friday, HURIWA expressed grave concern over what it termed Abure’s “flagrant disregard” for the Supreme Court’s ruling, accusing him of trying to destabilize one of Nigeria’s few credible opposition parties.
The association stressed that a thriving democracy cannot exist under the domination of a single party and highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy and constructive opposition.
The Supreme Court’s judgment unequivocally dismissed Abure’s cross-appeal, which sought judicial validation of his claim to the leadership of the Labour Party.
Despite this, Abure has continued to function as the party’s chairman, exacerbating divisions and confusion within the party.
HURIWA stated, “This reckless defiance of the Supreme Court undermines the rule of law and the separation of powers, which are the bedrock of any constitutional democracy.”
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, had earlier decried the tendency of political actors to deliberately misinterpret or ignore Supreme Court rulings for selfish reasons.
Ubani warned that this dangerous trend weakens the judiciary’s authority.
He added, “Even when court orders are clear, parties distort them instead of respecting the judicial system.”
Echoing these concerns, HURIWA has called on the Nigeria Police Force to enforce the Supreme Court’s decision by removing Abure from the Labour Party’s national secretariat and reinstating control to the lawfully recognized Interim National Committee, led by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman.
HURIWA stated, “If the Nigeria Police truly operates under the law and the Constitution, then enforcing the Supreme Court ruling should not be negotiable.”
Furthermore, the group criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to exercise its supervisory authority over political parties, as mandated by the Electoral Act.
It urged INEC to intervene decisively to restore order within the Labour Party and protect Nigeria’s democratic integrity.
HURIWA also called on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), a key stakeholder in the Labour Party, to reclaim its leadership role.
The group warned that the NLC could not remain silent while the rule of law was being undermined.
“If the NLC chooses to act in reclaiming the party, HURIWA will fully support it,” the statement concluded.
The group warned that Abure’s continued defiance of the Supreme Court ruling was symptomatic of a broader national issue where individuals routinely flout judicial orders without consequence.
HURIWA concluded, “The Supreme Court has spoken, and its judgment must be obeyed. Enough is enough. Nigeria must respect the rule of law and safeguard constitutional democracy.”
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