Julius Abure insists on holding Labour Party secretariat
Julius Abure has refused to vacate the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Utako, Abuja, despite the recognition of Senator Nenadi Usman by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The crisis has led to heightened tensions at the party’s headquarters, with both factions accusing each other of wrongdoing. Abure's camp claims there are ongoing plans to arrest him and members of his National Working Committee. The situation has further divided the party, with both sides appealing to authorities and supporters.
What we know
- Julius Abure, through his deputy Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, stated he will not leave the party’s secretariat despite the court’s directive for INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman.
- The Abure-led faction alleges that the takeover of the secretariat was premeditated and claims ongoing threats and previous attempts to invade the office.
- Heavy police presence was reported at the secretariat as Usman’s faction took control, with party banners and billboards replaced.
- Abure’s camp has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, urging neutrality from security forces at the party headquarters.
- Both factions accuse each other of unlawfully entering the premises and mishandling official documents, escalating the leadership dispute.
