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Bye-elections: APC, PDP Share Senatorial Seats

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By Chika Otuchikere, Abuja; Jude Dangwan, Jos; Mike Tayese, Yenagoa and Joy Ekeke, Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday announced final results of the bye-elections conducted in some parts of the country with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning in many constituencies.

The results declared by INEC showed that the ruling-APC and the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) won three senatorial seats each.

While the APC won Lagos-West, Imo North and  Plateau South senatorial districts, the PDP won Bayelsa West, Bayelsa Central and Cross River North. Former Governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, was among the six newly elected senators from Bayelsa West.

The election did not go without reports of irregularities as incidences of vote buying, and harassment of voters was alleged in many constituencies. A Lagos State politician of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Babatunde Gbadamosi, alleged that the Lagos Bye –election was clearly manipulated and he was rigged out.

In Imo North Senatorial zone, the ruling APC swept the votes but did not have a candidate to be declared.  

…Winnings Affirm Trust in Party– Presidency

The Presidency in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the gale of victories by candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in different parts of the country was a proof that Nigerians still trust the party.

The statement also lauded the leadership of the party, as being led by the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, as well as other layers of leadership within the party, for the efforts invested into retaining its relevance.

It further noted that President Muhammadu Buhari delighted in the outcome of the bye-elections and charged the APC to sustain the spirit of hard work, unity, progress and cooperation.

“Nigerians who appreciate the efforts of the administration in making life better for all citizens, especially under an economy facing the severest test from the global Coronavirus pandemic will not be disappointed.

“We thank them immensely for their trust in the party and government.

“We equally thank the Interim Management Committee of the party under the capable leadership of His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, the Progressive Governors Forum under Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, all our governors, parliamentarians, state, local government and ward level APC chapters and the entire ranks of the membership for this brave and impressionable performance.

“While congratulating the successful candidates, President Muhammadu Buhari in particular, is very pleased with the election outcomes and urges the party to uphold the spirit of hard work, unity, progress, cooperation that forms the bedrock of these victories”, the statement said.

In Bakori Constituency of Katsina state, Dr. Ibrahim Aminu Kurami of APC was declared the winner having defeated Alhaji Aminu Magaji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The returning officer of Bakori local Government State Constituency bye- election, Professor A. D. Kankia, declared that Dr Aminu Kurani of the APC scored 20,444 votes to beat Magaji of the PDP.

It would be recalled that the member representing Bakori State constituency in the House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdurrazaq Tsiga, died in May this year, after a protracted illness.

…Wins Plateau South Senate Seat

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Plateau south senatorial by-election, Prof. Nora Dabu’ut, has been declared winner.

The results announced by Prof. Idris A Male, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, Nassarawa state, said in Shendam, Dabu’ut polled a total of 83,151 votes while George Daika, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, secured 70,838 votes.

Dabu’ut, a first female academic, defeated her opponent in four out of the six local government areas in the senatorial district, while the PDP candidate, Daika, won in two Local Government Areas.

Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Abiru, Saheed over Victory

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated the candidates for Lagos East Senatorial District, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru and Lagos Assembly Kosofe Constituency II, Mr. Obafemi Saheed for emerging victorious at the bye-elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while announcing the results, said Senator-elect Abiru defeated his opponent by wide margin in all the five local government areas in the senatorial district, polling a total of 89,204 votes against his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opponent, Mr. Babatunde Gbadamosi, who secured 11,257 votes.

House of Assembly member-elect, Saheed polled 12,494 votes to beat his rival, Mr. Sikiru Alebiosu of PDP who got 2,068 votes in Kosofe II Constituency.

Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said APC’s victory with wide margin in the by-elections is a sound testament to the confidence the people of Lagos State have in the party.

He commended the electorate for coming out to perform their civic responsibilities and for voting in large numbers for the two candidates put forward by the APC. He also appreciated chieftains of the party and members for working assiduously for the victory during the polls.

 “I want to congratulate Mr. Tokunbo Abiru and Obafemi Saheed on their victory in last Saturday’s by-elections in Lagos East Senatorial district and Kosofe State Constituency II polls. Your emergence as federal and state lawmakers is a validation of peoples’ confidence in our dear party, the APC.

“Right from the commencement of the process, we never doubted that Tokunbo Abiru and Obafemi Saheed would win the elections based on their credibility and the massive campaigns in all the nooks and crannies of Kosofe II Constituency and Lagos East Senatorial District.

“The victory of the two candidates of our party in the by-elections clearly showed that APC remains a party to beat in Lagos, based on her achievements in the State since the beginning of the current political dispensation in 1999.”

“The successive administrations in Lagos have put the people at the centre of its action, resulting in several people-oriented programmes. This has continued to manifest in the voting patterns in the State”, he added.

Diri Mourns as Five Policemen Drown in Bayelsa River


However, the Bayelsa State bye-election ended in tragedy as some policemen, who escorted electoral materials and personnel were drowned in a river.

State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, condoled with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Mohammed Adamu, over the loss.

The boat conveying the policemen was said to have capsized on its way to Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area with 11 policemen on board the ill-fated boat, in which five were rescued while six others drowned.

Diri, who also condoled with the families of the deceased policemen, said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, that their sudden demise, while on national duty, was very painful.

 The governor, however, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth and fast process it put in place for the election.

Diri, who voted at his hometown in Sampou Ward 7 Unit 4 accompanied by his wife, Gloria Diri, said INEC’s decision of having accreditation and voting simultaneously saved time and energy.

“The process was faster and even more smooth. The card reader identified me as soon as my voter’s card was slotted in. “So I can describe the process as smooth, fast, and peaceful. Certainly, the simultaneous accreditation and voting enhanced the process rather than waiting for hours before coming back to vote. I think this decision of taking them at the same time is far better than what we used to do,” he said.

On the alleged hijack of election materials in Agbere community in Sagbama Ward 1, Senator Diri described the act as the handiwork of mischief-maker’s bent on discrediting the electoral process. The governor called on Bayelsans not to give a negative image about the state, saying that it is a state with people of integrity that work hard to earn a living.


While expressing optimism that his party would clinch victory judging by the pedigree and capacity of its candidates for the Bayelsa West and Central senatorial districts, Diri described the National Assembly as a place for serious-minded persons and not for jokers.

 “We fielded quality candidates and you can see the difference between the PDP candidates and the others. The Senate is not a place for jokers. The Senate is not a place for school dropouts or people who were dismissed from service.

“The Senate is a place of people with integrity, for those who can comprehend, for those who will understand, for those who can bring an argument on the floor that would be able to convince and sway their colleagues. Having been a member of the National Assembly, I know that it takes that pedigree for you to be in the Senate.”

PDP’s Odey Wins Cross River North


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Stephen Odey, winner of Cross River North Senatorial bye-elections.

While PDP candidate Mrs Maria Akwaji also emerged victorious at the Obudu State Constituency bye-elections, the Collation Officer for the senatorial by-election, Prof. Ameh Akoh of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, who announced the result said, the PDP candidate, Dr Stephen Odey scored 129,207 votes to defeat other eight contestants.

According to him, the candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC), Mr Joe Again (SAN) scored 19,165 votes to place second, while African Democratic Congress, Mr Gregory Agam came third with 388 votes, among others.

“The PDP candidate having scored the highest number of votes cast is hereby declared the winner in line with electoral guidelines”, he stated.

Also, PDP candidate Mrs Maria Akwaji emerges winner in the Obudu State Constituency by-elections by scoring 32,166 votes to defeat her closest rival, Mr Abor Adaji of APC who scored 3,546 votes.

The Collation Officer, Prof. Abel Ezeoha of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University of Technology, Ikwo Ebonyi State announced the result after Collation from different polling units.

“By this result, she takes over the seat of her husband who died a few months ago as the member representing Obudu State Constituency in House.

According to INEC, nine Political Parties contested for the senatorial by-election and six for the assembly. The senatorial by-election followed the death of Sen. Rose Oko, who died a few months ago in London

In his remarks, the PDP agent, Engr. Thomas Aruku, described the victory as well deserved.

“I see the victory as a well-deserved because among all the political parties in this election, it was the PDP that crisscrossed the 54 electoral wards. So, to me, we are just reaping the fruit of our labour,” he said.



PDP Kicks as INEC Declares Zamfara Bye-election Inconclusive

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Returning Officer for the Bakura constituency in Zamfara state, Prof. Ibrahim Magatawa, to step aside.

In a statement by the spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party accused Prof Magatawa of plots to rig the election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the election inconclusive, following the cancellation of election in some areas where the bye election held. INEC had fixed next Saturday to conclude the election.

But the PDP accused Prof Magatawa of saying that the cancellation of election in some areas and shifting the date for the conclusion of the poll, was to enable the APC to gain “upper hand over the PDP”.

The statement said: “The PDP demands the immediate removal of Prof. Magatawa as his embarrassing pronouncement has betrayed a plot to use the planned re-run in 14 polling units where election was cancelled under unclear circumstances, to rob our party of our victory in the Bakura State Constituency bye-election.

“Our party and Nigerians were shocked when, in declaring the election inconclusive, given that the total number of registered voters in the 14 polling units is 11,439 higher than the 2,181 difference between the 18,645 votes scored by the PDP and 16,464 votes garnered by the APC, Prof. Magatawa openly suggested that the rerun will give the APC upper hand over the PDP.”

The PDP quoted Prof. Magatawa as saying: “The APC may gain advantage, if there is another election in these units where election is cancelled, that they may get upper hand over the PDP and as a result, we have declared this result inconclusive.”

The party said Magatawa’s statement exposed the partisanship of the INEC official, triggering a dangerous crisis of confidence and pointing to a creepy plot to use the rerun to allocate fictitious votes to APC,” the very reason, Prof. Magatawa must not be allowed in any way to participate in the anticipated rerun.”

 “Moreover, Magatawa’s comments raises apprehension that elections in the 14 units were cancelled to achieve a sinister design to rob the PDP of its victory.

“Currently, the PDP would not go into issues of allegations of plots by the APC to use huge financial inducements, in addition to compromised security operatives by the APC to manipulate this election to its favour.

“We however call on INEC to stop using individuals like Prof. Magawata in our elections. He has shown to be a biased umpire who could not even hide his abominable enterprise.

“The PDP therefore demands that the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, directly take over the conduct of processes in the Bakura State Constituency bye-election, where our party is in clear victory, as the people will never allow any final outcome that does not reflect the electoral reality already on the ground.”

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Afreximbank Net Interest Income Grows 4.53% to $ 411.2m in Q1

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By Tony Obiechina, Abuja

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025.Financial HighlightsAfreximbank Group delivered satisfactory financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, meeting expectations with solid profitability, strengthened liquidity and a resilient capital base.

This performance provides a springboard for the Bank to continue playing its pivotal role of advancing the aspirations of Africa and the Caribbean for economic transformation and sustainable development in the months and years ahead.
Net interest income grew by 4.53% to $411.2 million compared to prior year, driven by growth in interest earning assets, complemented by effective management of borrowing costs, helping the Bank to cushion the marginal decline in total interest income due to softening benchmark rates.
Fee income from Guarantees and Letters of Credit saw robust growth of 47% and 36% respectively, partially offsetting lower advisory fees to contribute to total unfunded income of $26.9 million for Q1-2025. While this represented a 7.41% decrease from $29.0 million in Q1 2024, the strong performance in Off-balance sheet assets is in line with the Bank’s strategy to grow unfunded business.The Group posted strong Net Income of $215 million, a 21% increase year-on-year from $178 million in the prior period.The Group’s total assets and contingent liabilities increased by 6.4%, reaching $42.7 billion as of 31 March 2025, up from $40.1 billion at FY’2024. On-balance sheet assets grew by 4.85% to $37.0 billion; driven primarily by a 58% surge in cash balances to $7.4 billion, while Off-balance sheet assets i.e. letters of credit and guarantee volumes increased by a 19% to reach $5.7 billion at the end of Q1-2025.Net loans and advances closed Q1-2025 at $27.8 billion; down from the FY2024 closing position reflecting early repayments from certain customers on account of improved foreign currency balances position of some sovereign borrowers. Importantly, the Loan Asset Quality remained strong, with the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio at 2.44%, a modest increase from 2.33% at FY’2024 – well below the Bank’s strategic NPL ceiling of 4%.Driven by inflationary pressures and growing personnel costs, operating expenses rose by 23% to reach $75.4 million by 31 March 2025. Despite this, Afreximbank Group maintained a healthy Cost-to-Income Ratio of 16%, below its strategic range of 17-30%.Afreximbank’s liquidity profile strengthened considerably, with liquid assets now comprising 20% of total assets, up from 13% at the close of FY’2024. This higher liquidity position was as a result of successful fund-raising, coupled with loan repayments received during the quarter.Shareholders’ funds increased by 3.4%, reaching $7.5 billion, driven by strong internally generated capital of $215.4 million in addition to new equity investments under the second General Capital Increase (GCI II) programme.Operating HighlightsIn line with the Afreximbank strategic objective of driving Industrialisation and export development, the Bank and the Government of Kenya ratified a number of initiatives designed to support the development Industrial Parks (IPs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya under the US$3 billion Kenya country programme.The projects which include Dongo Kundu Industrial Park in Mombasa and Naivasha SEZ II in Mai Mahiu, are key components of Kenya’s Vision 2030 plan to boost export manufacturing and industrialisation. Afreximbank’s support for these initiatives will specifically enhance infrastructure development, attract investment, and strategically position Kenya as a key hub for African and global commerce.The rollout of the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) continues to gain momentum with KCB Group in Kenya and Bank of Kigali in Rwanda launching the platform, becoming the first banks in their respective countries to offer seamless, instant, and affordable cross-border payments in local currencies across Africa.Aligned with its mandate to promote Global Africa following the recognition of the African Diaspora as the 6th region of Africa, the Bank further cemented its expansion and presence in the Caribbean with the historic groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the first ever Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) outside of Africa in Bridgetown, Barbados. AATC Barbados will also host its regional office. The Barbados AATC is an authentic icon of trade embodying the ambition, resilience, and influence of leading commercial cities in Africa and the Caribbean that serve as dynamic focal points for commerce, fostering regional and global trade connections, and is expected to enhance intra-and extra-African trade, with a focus on countries of the Global South.Denys Denya, Afreximbank’s Senior Executive Vice President, commented:“Our QI 2025 results, which were in line with expectations, reflected a strong and resilient financial performance, notwithstanding continued macroeconomic challenges. With solid profitability growth, a strengthened liquidity position, and a well-capitalised balance sheet, the Group is firmly positioned to continue playing a pivotal role in advancing the aspirations of Africa and the Caribbean for economic transformation and sustainable development.”

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Wike Presents N1.7trn 2025 Budget to NASS

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday presented N1.7 trillion as the total FCT 2025 statutory budget to the National Assembly.The FCT Minister presented the budget on behalf of President Bola Tinubu to the House committee on FCT in Abuja.

He said the sum of 1,289,690,124,776 Naira is for capital projects, which constitutes 72.
33% of the budget.
He said FCT Administration is indeed grateful for the understanding and magnanimity of the Honourable Committee in considering the FCT 2025 Statutory BudgetHe reminded the committee that FCT Statutory Budget is funded from proceeds of the 1% of the 52.68% Statutory Allocation of the Federal Government from the Federation Account, InternallyGenerated Revenue (GR) and the other sources as contained in the Revenue Fiscal Framework.
He noted that the 2025 budget is accordingly prepared within the context of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The Budget also took into consideration the Federal Government’s assumptions for 2025.The Budget proposal also has taken into cognizance the estimated revenue accruing to the FCT through the Federation Account and recognizes other in-house efforts to bo0st revenue generation capabilities in FCT. The focus of the capital budget is mainly on completion of on-going projects that have a high impact on service delivery.He said, “Accordingly, a fiscal framework of the sum of N1,783,823,708,392.00 comprising Distributable Revenue of N1,392,573,937,087.00 and Non-Distributable Revenue of N391,249,771,305.00 has been proposed for the FCT 2025 Statutory Budget after due deliberations with all the Revenue Generating Agencies of the FCTA, taking into consideration the parameters highlighted in paragraph 5 above.”When compared 2025 Budget proposal of the sum of N1,783,823,708,392.00 with the Revised 2024 Appropriation of the sum of N1,668,770,61 0,283.00, there is an increase of the sum of N115,053, 098,108.76 (7%) in the 2025 statutory budget proposal.This increase is to achieve a realistic budget performance in 2025 having considered the remarkable improvement in the revenue generated in 2024 fiscal year”.The chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Hon. Aliyu Betara earlier commended the FCT Minister for tackling the current waves of insecurity in FCT, being able to deliver its mandate effectively.He said, “We have noted with satisfaction the completion of various projects and new ones embarked by the FCT administration. Out of the total FCT 2025 statutory budget of 1,783,823,708,392 Naira, the sum of 1,289,690,124,776 Naira is for capital projects, which constitutes 72.33% of the budget.”It is important to note that out of the total capital proposal of the sum of 1,889,014,910,776 Naira is for ongoing projects, and this constitutes 85% of the capital project. In effect, what I’m saying is, out of the total amount earmarked for capital for 2025, the FCT is using or utilizing or proposing to use 85% of that amount for completion of ongoing projects. The sum of 200,775,212,000 is just for new projects”.The Minister had earlier presented the same 2025 budget to the Senate Committee on FCT.The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is Senator Ibrahim Bomai, who said FCT is presenting one of the best budgets so far.”And before I allow the floor for questions, I would also like to note that the IGR proposed by FCT has greatly improved. The FCT is proposing 608 billion just IGR.”So this is something to commend the Honorable Minister of State and his staff for doing a wonderful job”, he said.

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LP Crisis: NWC Accuses Ajero-led NLC of Destabilization

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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja

The leadership of the Labour Party yesterday alleged that Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by Joe Ajero, is responsible for the crisis rocking the party and not the Federal government.In his reaction to the allegation by Ajero, Nenadi Usman and others said that the Labour Party is being destabilized by the federal government because of the potential of the party, the party’s Spokesman; Obiora Ifoh said they are economical with the truth.

“The NLC President, Ajero who is now sounding like a broken record, also restated his resolve to invade unannounced the national and state Secretariats of the Labour Party, with his armies, with the intention to take over the party forcefully.
”We must state clearly and categorically that if there is any person or organization that has destabilized the Labour Party or who is working to destabilize the party, it is no other person than Joe Ajero and the NLC.”We must also state here that after the general election in 2023, the party has no issues at all, we had no faction and we had no major disagreement in the party.”It was Ajero who went ahead to illegally, unprofessionally and unconstitutionally set up a so-called Transition Committee which went all over the place making noise and debasing the image of the party.”It was the same Committee set up by Ajero that was going to INEC everyday, constituting nuisance, all in attempt to destabilize the party, mobilizing people, including old and retired men, including Abdulawaheed Omar, Ejiofor, Lawson Osagie and Prof. Theophilus Ndubaku, men who should be resting after many years of serving their fatherland, to go against the interest of the party.”Nigerians all over, have asked Ajero to concentrate on his primary assignment to fight for the welfare of workers. The regulatory body in charge of the Labour Union in the Ministry of Labour has also publicly admonished Ajero to excuse himself from matters concerning politics and to face his legitimate assignment as a defender of workers rights.”We put it on record that Ajero’s led NLC in all its ramifications has failed the Nigerian workers as shown by his last May Day speech. Today, Nigeria workers are oppressed, the economy is not working, there are unfair practices against workers, and nobody speaks for the oppressed workers in Nigeria, yet Ajero is busy plotting his future political ambition and toiling with the welfare of workers.”Over the past few years, instead of the NLC to be in support of the party, and for the party to draw strength from the Labour movement as it’s done in some Scandinavian countries such as in Brazil, Australia etc, what we found in Nigeria is a reversed approach were the NLC which ought to be a source of strength, is constituting itself as a destabilizing factor for the Labour Party.”Since 2015, this same NLC was the one that set up the Caretaker Committee that is unknown to the party constitution headed by one Salisu Mohammed. If there is any group or persons who have worked against the interest of the Labour Party, it is NLC and Joe Ajero.”So he should not shift the blame to any person, he should squarely take responsibility for whatever is happening in the party today.”We are also calling on all genuine members of the Labour Party to distance themself from the illegal activities of the Nenadi Usman group and their ploy to manipulate unsuspecting party members from parting with their hard earned money through illegal Congresses they are planning.”They do not have the powers to conduct any party activity, congresses inclusive. Be warned.”

Labour Party open to all Nigerians but not for sale — NLC President

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the Labour Party open to defectors, pledging to provide equal political opportunities for all Nigerians regardless of social status, religion, or ethnicity.The Congress added that the party is open to all Nigerians and willing to welcome defectors.NLC President, Joe Ajaero who spoke in Abuja during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Labour Party held yesterday alleged that government agencies were actively working to destabilise the party through various clandestine plots.“All agencies of government are involved in these destabilisation plots. We must be clear about this.“They must be told to remove their hands from the organisation of the Workers’ Party. That is a sin. Across over 57 countries of the world, Labour Parties are functional and driven by workers’ unions,” Ajaero warned.He cited the British Trades Union Congress (TUC), which has for decades operated the Labour Party using a union office, as an example of global practice.“So why should Nigeria be different? Why would the government keep eyes on the Labour Party here?” He queried.Ajaero reaffirmed that the Labour Party is not the exclusive preserve of the NLC but a party “formed by Congress and given to Nigerians with a clear-cut ideology.”He emphasised the platform’s openness and commitment to inclusivity.He also criticised attempts to use the Supreme Court to interfere in internal party affairs, asserting that the apex court has already ruled that internal crises should be resolved through mechanisms within the party.“When people talk about Supreme Court rulings, I wonder if the Supreme Court is now the one to run political parties. It is not the Supreme Court that constitutes the Labour Party,” he insisted.Taking a swipe at other political parties that charge exorbitant fees for expression of interest and nomination forms, Ajaero contrasted them with the Labour Party, which he said is rooted in pro-people values.In the Labour Party, we don’t charge hundreds of millions to contest elections because we can’t afford it. We are in politics to add value to society, to bring relief to the oppressed—not to profit from the people’s misery,” he said.Encouraging defectors from other political parties to join, Ajaero stressed the enduring institutional nature of the Labour Party.“This is our party. We do not defect. NLC and TUC are institutional members. When politicians defect, we remain. Soldiers come, soldiers go, but the barracks remain.”He called on all stakeholders to unite and work collectively towards strengthening the party and achieving its goals.Earlier, the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the party, Dr Sylvester Ejiofor, lamented that previous efforts to resolve internal crises had failed because they lacked alignment with the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and the widely accepted ‘Consent Judgement’ of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

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