THE Labour Party (LP) has firmly dissociated itself from a planned protest set to occur today, August 6, 2025, at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the individuals behind the event are acting without party authorization.
In an official statement signed by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, the party emphasized that it has no affiliation with the demonstration and described the organizers as “impostors” and “political impersonators.”
“The attention of the Labour Party leadership has been drawn to circulating invitations promoting a protest at INEC’s headquarters. We categorically state that the party is not involved in this event, nor has it authorized it,” the statement read.
LP made it clear that those participating in or promoting the protest do so independently and should not be seen as representing the party.
“The public is hereby informed that anyone taking part in or supporting this protest is acting without Labour Party consent and should be treated as an impostor,” the statement warned.
The party also addressed INEC’s recent dismissal of a candidate list submitted by former LP Chairman Julius Abure and his faction, calling it a welcome development.
According to the party, the electoral commission rejected the list as it was not from the party’s recognized leadership.
LP reiterated that Julius Abure’s tenure as chairman officially ended on June 8, 2023, a decision upheld by the Supreme Court on April 4, 2025.
The party urged INEC to maintain its stance and only publish the list of candidates submitted by the current, legally recognized leadership.
“We commend INEC for recognizing the rightful leadership and urge the Commission to update its website and records accordingly,” the party added.
The Labour Party also called on law enforcement agencies to take immediate action against those behind the planned protest.
“We call on all security agencies to take note: those attempting to stage this protest are not acting on behalf of the Labour Party. They are political impersonators and should be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the statement concluded.