• Constitutional Provision: Lamidi Apapa took over the Labour Party leadership due to a Supreme Court judgment removing Barr. Julius Abure as National Chairman, with Apapa, the Deputy National Chairman (South), next in line.
• No Vacuum in Leadership: Abayomi Arabambi, National Publicity Secretary of the Apapa-led faction, stated that the party’s constitution provides for the Deputy National Chairman to take over in case of a vacancy.
• Dispute Over Caretaker Committee: Arabambi dismissed the Senator Nenadi Usman-led LP National Caretaker Committee, affirming that the constitution doesn’t provide for such a committee.
• Ongoing Leadership Tussle: The Labour Party is divided, with stakeholders affirming the Usman-led committee, while Apapa’s faction insists on following constitutional provisions.

The Labour Party leadership crisis escalated with Lamidi Apapa taking over, citing a Supreme Court judgment. Abayomi Arabambi explained that Apapa’s ascension follows the party’s constitution, which stipulates that the Deputy National Chairman assumes the role in case of a vacancy.

Arabambi emphasized that the party’s constitution doesn’t provide for caretaker committees or interim leadership, labeling those claiming to lead under such arrangements as “meddlesome interlopers.”

The dispute has split the Labour Party, with some stakeholders backing the Usman-led caretaker committee, while Apapa’s faction insists on adhering to constitutional provisions. The situation remains fluid, with the party’s future leadership uncertain.