A faction of the Labour Party loyal to the governor of abia state,alex otti and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reportedly obtained a court order halting the nationwide congresses planned by the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee.
The faction further urged the Inspector-General of Police to arrest and prosecute anyone pushing ahead with “the illegitimate congresses, scheduled for December 2, 4, or 6,” and advised the Independent National Electoral Commission to steer clear of the exercise until notified of the authentic timetable.
Also The National Publicity Secretary of the Abure-led NWC, Obiora Ifoh, on Monday, accused the Otti faction of attempting to mislead Nigerians,saying that “No court in Nigeria has ordered the cancellation of the congresses by the party.
He also maintained that the Supreme Court has already validated Abure’s leadership.