Labour Party says it is open to welcoming new political figures
Ikechukwu Emetu, Deputy Governor of Abia State, has stated that the Labour Party is open to welcoming prominent politicians, including Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, if they wish to join. As chair of the party’s National Steering Committee on Membership, Revalidation and e-Registration, Emetu emphasized the party’s inclusive and transparent approach. He dismissed the ongoing resistance from ousted chairman Julius Abure, insisting the party has moved forward under new leadership. The party aims to reposition itself and stabilize after recent internal disputes.
Key takeaways
- Ikechukwu Emetu said the Labour Party is open to all, regardless of political background or affiliation.
- He specifically mentioned that even President Bola Tinubu would be accepted if he chose to join the party.
- Emetu dismissed Julius Abure’s efforts to appeal the court ruling that removed him as National Chairman, saying the party has moved on.
- A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that Abure’s tenure had ended and ordered INEC to recognize the caretaker committee led by Nenadi Usman.
- INEC has updated its records, listing Usman as acting National Chairman and replacing Abure’s name on its official website.
