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The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has called on the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other discontented stakeholders to reconcile and rejoin the party.

Abure appealed during an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH (not ABN TV), amidst ongoing efforts to resolve internal party disputes and foster unity within the LP.

The embattled chairman has faced criticism from party chieftains over his controversial reelection at the Nnewi convention, which some stakeholders argued lacked inclusivity. This discontent led Obi, Otti, and others to establish a 29-member caretaker committee in July, headed by former Finance Minister Nnenadi Usman, to oversee an expanded election of new executives across all levels.

However, a recent victory at the Federal High Court in Abuja reaffirmed Abure as the legitimate national chairman of the Labour Party. Since the ruling, Abure has intensified efforts to mend fences with aggrieved members and restore unity.

Speaking on the party’s current state, Abure denied allegations of a crisis, stating, “I want to say there is no more crisis in the party. The court has said there is only one leader in LP. And if there is a dispute in the country or anywhere, the only place you can go for reprieve is the court.

“It was said that our national convention didn’t follow due process. That was why people went to court. INEC said we didn’t follow due process and we went to court. The court said the convention was in line with the party constitution, electoral act, and the constitution of the land. INEC has since obeyed it, and we are working very closely with the commission.”

He further urged all disenchanted members to reconcile with the party, emphasizing forgiveness and unity. “All those who feel offended should come back to the party. We have forgiven all those who perceived they had done us one thing or the other. I am not angry. We have put it behind us and LP is one big family,” he added.

Abure also highlighted the economic challenges facing Nigerians, urging both leaders and citizens to reflect and contribute to national development. He emphasized the need for electoral reform to ensure the emergence of competent leaders with integrity.

“Our country today is at a crossroads. It is a time for all of us to do a sober reflection. The problem is not just down to leadership. It also involves the followership,” he noted.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/labour-party-chairman-abure-begs-to-peter-obi-alex-otti-aggrieved-members-to-return/

The LP party is currently in a mess.

Alex Otti na acting chairman of the party, his position is not even recognized by INEC

It’s better to make peace

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Okay

Without obi and otti LP is nothing
All this people quoting me, how house of rep member or senate do LP have before obi contested on the platform. Abure can strike a deal with tinubu to remain the chairman of LP let's see what will remain of LP without obi and otti

See whyning

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May LP stand in nearest future

Alex Otti will never go back to LP.

Lol

Abure is really funny. If he had not received assistance to keep his position as LP chairman, would he return if someone else was there? Lol!

Sowing seeds of disunity in the opposition's camp is the primary tool for defeating them. Tinubu has played the game well, crushing the three political parties that oppose him. Obi, Atiku, and Kwankwaso are clearly out of 2027. Too bad.

If Atiku cannot forego the upcoming election in order to play the elder's role in ousting Wike, it will be game over. Of course, Tinubu knows he will never do it because he is so desperate to be president. Lol. Obi has lost his platform; where will he go? Kwankwaso simply needs to be handled well in Kano. Now that Kano is writing Obi to repair their hospital, there is a fight over who the emir is...lol. I am curious how Kwankwaso will maintain his large number of followers in the next election...lol.

Unfortunately, Nigeria is becoming a country with only one political party. Too bad.

May LP stand strong in Nearest Future with new breed of politicians

He won an empty shell. Party leader with no followers.

PO has japa'd from LP

Oga as you’ve made your bed, so shall u lie on it …..& all alone from the looks of it! Without PO in his corner Abure has been brought face to face with an expiration date for his short lived political influence. Pride always precedes a swift return to reality on the ground floor.

Alex Otti should have ignored this man and his nonsense LP.

He has not left yet na

Or you're already feeling insecure on you mole job

Abure and Apapa shouldn't stress themselves, they don't need Obi and Otti in their party.😂😂

Abure or Apapa should be LP's presidential candidatei in 2027.

Abure is officially an agent of doom for LP.

When party members want you out, just step aside like Oshiomole did. Going to court is participating in the destruction of your party. Now the courts have helped you to deepen the crisis in your party

Brainless Abure.
Tinubu used you to destroy the LP now you are begging them to come back.
You and Wike will soon learn the hard way.
All betrayals must be betrayed.

A u're should enjoy the party for now until he's really ready to step down for someone else to take over.
That's one thing with Nigerians, they abuse power when they're in the helm of affairs, nobody want to leave for others.

Foolish puppet Abure

Otti is a big time opportunist.

He will soon realize he made a big mistake aligning with Obi.

Pl

tundegan:
Otti is a big time opportunist.

He will soon realize he made a big mistake aligning with Obi.

That's what politicians are, opportunists. Abi you no know before? Your master wey carry religion and tribalism combo win election no be opportunist?

FourQu:
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Are you accusing Nairaland of marginalisation again?
Them swear for una?

They want to make sure Obi remains in LP while they destroy it. Because if Obi, Atiku and Elrufai collabo work it will be an end to APC.

This Abure guy looks and sounds very cool headed. But who knows about the internal dynamics that chased away the other guys.

Mushroom party