April 20, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
Fresh tension has gripped the Labour Party (LP) following the decision of the Court of Appeal in to fix a date for judgment in the long-running leadership dispute between factional leaders.
The case involves former National Chairman, , and the interim leadership led by Senator , in a legal battle that has further divided the party.
According to an official notice circulating among party stakeholders, the appellate court has scheduled judgment for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal.
The sudden fixing of the judgment date has sparked anxiety within the party, with stakeholders expressing surprise and concern over what they describe as a fast-moving development in a sensitive internal dispute.
Some party insiders claim the situation has deepened existing cracks within the LP, with allegations—though unverified—of possible external political interference further complicating the crisis.
The leadership tussle traces back to earlier conflicting court decisions. While the Court of Appeal had previously recognized Abure’s leadership, the Supreme Court later intervened, ruling that internal party leadership matters are not subject to judicial interference, effectively invalidating parts of earlier judgments.
That Supreme Court decision plunged the Labour Party into renewed uncertainty, intensifying the rivalry between opposing factions and leaving the party without a universally accepted leadership structure.
Stakeholders now say the upcoming judgment could either escalate tensions further or provide temporary clarity in a dispute that has repeatedly shifted between lower and higher courts.
As the political drama unfolds, both factions remain on edge, awaiting what many describe as a potentially decisive ruling that could shape the party’s future direction ahead of upcoming political cycles.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments.
