The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said the party will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court (FHC) which validated the March national convention of the party conducted by its National Chairman, Julius Abure, in Nnewi, Anambra State.

The FHC, on Tuesday, declared the national convention as valid, constitutional, and in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria.

Justice Emeka Nwite, who delivered the judgment, compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant due recognition and all privileges to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Julius Abure as National Chairman.

But in a terse statement, Senator Usman said: “This evening, I met with His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti (of Abia State), and Senator Darlington Nwokocha (Secretary, LP Caretaker Committee).

We deliberated on the judgment passed today. The case actually preceded the formation of the Caretaker Committee. However, after being briefed, the Caretaker Committee decided to join the case.

Consequently, we have resolved to appeal the judgment accordingly.

I, therefore, call on all party members to remain calm and maintain peace as we continue our reconciliation efforts.”

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