Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has praised the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark ruling which confirmed that the leadership of political parties is an internal matter outside the jurisdiction of any court.
Governor Otti, speaking on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025, when he received the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State at his residence, described the decision as a bold step towards restoring order and stability in the party following months of internal leadership crisis.
The visit was led by the Acting Chairman of the Abia State chapter of the Labour Party, Sir Emmanuel Nwaeze Otti, who presented a newly acquired Coaster bus purchased in the name of the party to the Governor.
While expressing gratitude to God for the resolution of the leadership dispute, Governor Otti commended the Supreme Court for reaffirming the principle that party leadership issues should be resolved internally without judicial intervention.
"I want to thank God for finally putting to rest the confusion that was created in the party," Governor Otti said. "I also thank the Supreme Court for boldly declaring that party leadership is an internal affair of the party and that the court does not have jurisdiction over such matters."
He further stated that with the judgment, the ownership of the party has reverted to its true stakeholders and members, and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party would soon meet to chart a new course for its future.
Governor Otti also praised the Abia Labour Party leadership for demonstrating capacity and responsibility by acquiring the bus without seeking financial assistance from the government.
"This is the type of Labour Party I want to see — a party that is an asset and not a liability to the government," he said. "I congratulate and thank you for this achievement."
Earlier, in his speech, the Acting Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State, Sir Emmanuel Nwaeze Otti, praised Governor Otti for his developmental progress and visionary leadership in the state. He said the bus project was part of the party leadership's efforts to reposition the Labour Party and improve its operations in the state.
He assured that the current party leadership is focused on development and not on embezzlement or personal gain.
Present at the event were members of the State Working Committee of the party, including the Chairman of all Local Government Chairmen of the Labour Party in Abia.