The Supreme Court of Nigeria has removed Julius Abure from his position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel overturned the earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Abure as the party’s leader.  

The apex court determined that the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction in this matter, emphasizing that issues pertaining to party leadership are internal affairs and thus beyond the purview of judicial intervention. 

Additionally, the Supreme Court noted that Abure’s tenure as chairman had expired. The court upheld the appeal filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman and another party member, declaring it meritorious. Conversely, the cross-appeal submitted by Abure’s faction was dismissed for lacking merit.   

This ruling introduces uncertainty regarding the Labour Party’s leadership, especially considering Abure’s prominent role in supporting the party’s recent presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The party has yet to release an official statement addressing the implications of this judgment.

📺: @dailypostngr

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano that nullified the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC). A three-member panel, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, delivered the judgement on Friday, stating that the federal court lacked jurisdiction... Continue reading at thisisRadioNow.com
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the capacity to become Nigeria’s president, though he has not confirmed any intention to run in the 2027 election. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on April 15, 2025, Makinde stated, “I don’t have any doubt that I have the capacity to occupy the highest office in this land and I have what it takes.”  

While expressing confidence in his leadership abilities, Makinde emphasized that his current focus remains on governing Oyo State and addressing internal challenges within his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He remarked, “We must fix our party for you to even aspire to be anything.” 

Regarding the upcoming 2027 general election, Makinde suggested it would be a contest between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), rather than between the PDP and APC. He criticized the APC’s governance, citing economic instability and security issues.  

Although Makinde did not announce a presidential bid, his comments have fueled speculation about his potential candidacy, especially amid discussions within the PDP about fielding a southern candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu. 

📺: @vanguardngrnews

The Supreme Court lifted a lower court’s restriction on the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, even when those individuals have no ties to the destination. The decision allows the administration to resume removals like a recent blocked flight to South Sudan, where immigration officials had stationed personnel in Djibouti while awaiting legal clarity. The majority provided no explanation, prompting a sharp dissent from the Court’s liberal justices.⁠
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, criticized the ruling, writing that the Court was “rewarding lawlessness.” She added, “Apparently, the Court finds the idea that thousands will suffer violence in farflung locales more palatable than the remote possibility that a District Court exceeded its remedial powers.” The case originated from a challenge filed by noncitizens alleging due process violations, with U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issuing a nationwide injunction in April.⁠
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Solicitor General D. John Sauer described the judge’s order as lacking a legal foundation and interfering with national security efforts to remove “some of the most heinous criminals.” The administration has argued that these deportations are lawful and critical to enforcement. While the injunction did not mandate return to the U.S., it required that migrants be given the opportunity to raise legal objections before removal. The matter now returns to an appeals court.⁠
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