Edo South Senator Ned Imasuen Endorses Supreme Court Verdict Removing Labour Party’s Julius Abure

Supreme Court Decisions – Nigerian Judiciary

Speaking during a media interaction with the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City, Senator Imasuen described the verdict as a necessary correction to what he termed an era of personal control and mismanagement under Abure’s leadership.

As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, Imasuen remarked that the former chairman handled party affairs like a personal enterprise, which eventually caused deep divisions within the Labour Party.

“Honestly, I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision that removed Barrister Julius Abure. It was long overdue. He didn’t seem to genuinely care for the party’s growth and unity,” said Imasuen.

He noted that Abure’s actions pulled the party into unnecessary legal battles, weakening its strength and credibility.

“It was no longer about preserving the party. The way things were handled under Abure’s leadership tore the Labour Party apart. Now that the Supreme Court has intervened, we must ask ourselves – what next? Can the party recover from this damage?”

The Senator expressed concern over the party’s current state, suggesting that many members have already left due to the chaos.

“Even though this judgment is a positive development, we must ask whether it’s too late. Will this ruling bring back old members or inspire those who remained loyal? That remains uncertain,” he added.

Labour Party’s Standing in the Senate

As the sole Labour Party senator representing Edo State in the National Assembly, Imasuen also spoke on his legislative duties, revealing that his committee has received over 300 petitions since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly.

Out of those, approximately 20 petitions have been resolved, while several others are nearing conclusion.

He listed various categories of petitions his committee handles, including:

Oil spillage complaints from the Niger Delta
Alleged unjust university rustications
Promotion denial cases in both civil and military institutions
Alleged wrongful dismissals from the military

“We handle a wide range of petitions – from environmental issues to civil service matters. The Senate is a place where every voice, regardless of status, is heard,” Imasuen stated.