Otti criticizes Abure over Labour Party nomination forms
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has criticized former Labour Party chairman Julius Abure for continuing to sell governorship nomination forms. Otti, through his spokesperson Ukoha Ukoha, questioned Abure’s authority, citing court rulings and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recognition of a new party leadership. The dispute centers on who has the legitimate right to lead the party and issue nomination forms. Party member Ceekay Igara confirmed receiving the forms, highlighting ongoing legal uncertainties.
TLDR
- Alex Otti condemned Julius Abure for selling Labour Party governorship nomination forms despite leadership disputes.
- Otti’s spokesperson said court rulings and INEC recognize a different leadership, making Abure’s actions questionable.
- Ceekay Igara acknowledged receiving the forms but said they were being distributed in anticipation of unresolved court cases.
- Igara explained that stakeholders want to avoid a leadership vacuum if court decisions change the party structure.
- INEC currently recognizes Nenadi Usman as the Labour Party chairman, not Abure.
