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LP, NCC, gives Abure 48 hours to address allegations

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May 7, 2025

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One week after the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) under Mr Julius Abure appointed a disciplinary committee to investigate alleged anti-party activities by the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the LP has also named a panel to probe Abure’s tenure as National Chairman.

The NCC, led by a former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, is aligned with the camp of Otti and Obi.

The NCC has also given Abure 48 hours to stop “parading” himself as the chairman of the LP, arguing that his tenure has lapsed.

He is required to show cause as to why he should not be sanctioned for insisting that he remains the party’s national chairman.

The Nenadi Usman-led NCC addressed a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday to react to what it described as the “excesses of Abure,” vowing to prevent his alleged bid to destabilise the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

The former minister, who read the press conference statement, noted that following the Supreme Court’s judgment on 4 April 2025, which ended Abure’s tenure, it had been expected that the factional chairman would act more maturely by embracing reconciliation with the current NCC to rebuild the party.

She expressed surprise that, rather than uniting with the party leadership to strategise as one body, Abure had opted to continue presenting himself as chairman while discrediting key party figures such as Otti and Obi.

Usman stated, “After a careful and comprehensive review of the Supreme Court judgment delivered on Friday, 4 April 2025, the National Executive Council (NEC) is deeply concerned by the subsequent actions of Barr. Julius Abure, particularly his continued impersonation of the esteemed office of the National Chairman of the Labour Party.

“These actions have not only violated the spirit and letter of the law but have also tarnished the image and integrity of our great party.

“In the exercise of its constitutional mandate and in strict accordance with the disciplinary provisions of the Labour Party Constitution 2019 (As Amended), the NEC, in session, hereby announces the commencement of disciplinary actions against Mr Abure.

These actions begin with the constitution of a special investigative committee to review Mr Abure’s conduct as it affects the party’s image and integrity.

“In line with due process and the party constitution, the NEC gives Mr Abure 48 hours to show why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for his numerous acts of misconduct against the party.

“The formal notice of disciplinary action will be sent to the last known address of Barr. Julius Abure.

“Mr Abure is hereby warned to desist from parading himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party or impersonating the office in any form.

The apex court of the land has clearly and finally nullified his claim to leadership, and his tenure has long expired.

“His continued acts of reckless denigration of party leadership and open hostility towards the party will attract severe sanctions.”

Politics

NNPP dissolves Kano executive

Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, National Publicity Secretary of NNPP, disclosed that the caretaker committees to act in the interim will be announced presently.

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January 2, 2026

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‎The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has in accordance with the constitution of the party announced the total dissolution of its Executive Committees from State down to the Wards, in the entire Kano State.

Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, National Publicity Secretary of NNPP, disclosed that the caretaker committees to act in the interim will be announced presently.

The statement stated that the NWC of the party thanked all those who had held one position or the other in the state, local government and ward structures and assured them that the party appreciates all that they have done.

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APC states near 30 driven by defections

Unlike the PDP’s rise, the APC’s growth from having 20 governors after the 2023 elections has largely been driven by defections from opposition parties, raising concerns about the concentration of power and the potential drift toward a one-party dominance

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January 2, 2026

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Cover image: Map of Nigeria showing APC controlling states ; credit: Daily Trust

(Daily Trust) The All Progressives Congress (APC) is inching closer to controlling 30 of the 36 states of the federation following Plateau State’s Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s exit from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ‘imminent’ defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Mutfwang formally notified the PDP of his resignation in a letter dated December 29, 2025, but made it public yesterday, paving the way for his registration with the APC, expected to be completed today.

Once formalised, Mutfwang’s defection will bring the number of APC governors to 28, equalling the high-water mark previously set by the PDP after the 2003 general elections.

However, unlike the PDP’s rise, the APC’s growth from having 20 governors after the 2023 elections has largely been driven by defections from opposition parties, raising concerns about the concentration of power and the potential drift toward a one-party dominance.

Meanwhile, Kano State Governor Yusuf’s aides have indicated that his registration with the APC is imminent. Should this occur, the ruling party will be in control of 29 states.

And with first-time governors such as Dauda Lawal of Zamfara (PDP) and Alex Otti of Abia (Labour Party) reportedly weighing a switch option to the APC, the number may soon surpass 30.

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Why I quit PDP – Plateau Governor Mutfwang

The resignation marks a significant political development in Plateau state and is expected to generate reactions within local political circles, given Mutfwang’s involvement and contributions to the PDP activities over the years.

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January 1, 2026

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Governor of Plateau State , Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang., has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need to pursue purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery through an alternative political platform.

In a resignation letter dated 29th December, 2025, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area, Mutfwang announced his decision to leave the party with immediate effect.

Explaining the reason for his decision, Governor Mutfwang noted that the prevailing political realities and his personal commitment to purposeful leadership and service delivery compelled him to seek an alternative platform better aligned with his vision.

The letter, which was officially received and acknowledged by the ward leadership on 30th December, 2025, expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunity it provided him to participate in the democratic process.

Mutfwang acknowledged the support of party leaders, members, and supporters at all levels during his time in the party, describing the experience as one for which he remains deeply grateful.