Groups loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) have stormed the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding the inclusion of the party’s candidates approved by Barr Abure in the forthcoming nationwide by-elections.
The protesters who are said to be members of various civil society groups carried banners and placards with such inscriptions : “INEC, who is using you against LP,” “Mahmood stop destroying democracy in Nigeria”, “Tell INEC to obey court orders”, among other unprintable graffiti.
The protesters reportedly gathered for the peaceful protest as early as 11:00 am today Wednesday,. August 6,2025
As at the time of filing this report the election management board hierarchy was yet to address the issues raised by the protesters.