The Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has demanded the arrest of Acting INEC Chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu, alleging she conspired with Julius Abure in a move that undermines Nigeria’s democratic process.
The demand was contained in a statement titled, “INEC’s Acting Chair in Criminal Collusion with Julius Abure Over Fake Court Order – She Must Be Arrested,” signed by the party’s Interim National Spokesman, Toni Akeni, in Abuja on Thursday, October 23.
Akeni described Agbamuche-Mbu’s actions as “a blatant assault on the country’s democracy,” pointing to her decision to invite Abure to a meeting with leaders of 18 registered political parties last Tuesday, despite an existing Supreme Court ruling.
“In her defence, she claimed INEC was only following a court order and that the commission would comply if Senator Usman’s faction produced a valid judgment in their favour,” the statement said.
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However, the Labour Party said its investigation found no such court order exists.
“Although Mr. Abure filed a suit against INEC in Suit No: CV/1914/2025 before Hon. Justice Kayode Agunloye of Court 40, FCT High Court, Gwagwalada, our request for a Certified True Copy of any order recognising him as chairman was denied by the court,” Akeni said.
The party has challenged Agbamuche-Mbu to present the alleged court order she cited, arguing her actions were reckless and violated constitutional processes.
Akeni insisted that Abure’s recognition as chairman lacks legal backing and accused the acting INEC boss of undermining the integrity of the electoral commission.
The statement concluded by urging appropriate legal action against Agbamuche-Mbu to safeguard the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system.