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INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olume
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not made a formal decision regarding the leadership tussle within the Labour Party, following the Supreme Court judgment which nullified the Julius Abure-led executive.
Similarly, the Commission is yet to take a position on the issue concerning the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
INEC had earlier stated that it was still reviewing the apex court’s ruling on the Labour Party and would announce its official stance in due time.
A check by The Nation revealed that the Commission is still deliberating, with a highly placed source disclosing that legal advice was being sought before any public pronouncement would be made.
When contacted, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said he was currently on annual vacation and would resume office on Monday.
He said, “You are aware of the judgement of the Suprem Court on the leadership of political parties. At the time I went on leave, we were still studying the judgement and yes, we are trying to seek legal opinion.
“As you are aware, INEC is a law abiding organisation and I am sure we will make our position known after getting the legal advice”. (The Nation)
