Labour Party warns against holding rival convention
The crisis within the Labour Party has intensified as the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee cautioned Alex Otti, his deputy Ikechukwu Emetu, and supporters of Peter Obi against actions that could undermine the party. The warning comes amid plans by a rival faction to organise a parallel national convention. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, insisted that any such move would be considered illegal and futile. The leadership maintains that Abure remains the legitimate national chairman and will defend the current mandate.
What we know
- The Julius Abure-led Labour Party leadership has warned against organising a parallel national convention.
- Obiora Ifoh described the moves by the Nenadi Usman-led faction as illegal and said the current leadership would use all legal means to protect its mandate.
- Ifoh accused Ikechukwu Emetu of double standards for chairing a rival steering committee despite previously supporting the current leadership.
- The party’s spokesman referenced recent court judgments, stating they reinforce the legitimacy of the Abure-led leadership.
- The Labour Party leadership urged all members to respect internal processes and avoid actions described as indiscipline or mutiny.
