The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, along with other protesters from the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory have stormed the National Secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja.
Although the reason for the canonical like atmosphere is not yet clear, but it can be deduced from the banners, drumming and singing by various cultural groups representing prominent ethic groups that the gathering is a solidarity match in support of the embattled National Chairman, Julius Abure.
Julius Abure’s tenure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party has been marked by significant challenges. He assumed the role following the death of his predecessor, Abdukadir Abdulsalam, in 2021 and was elected by the Labour Party National Executive Council.
However, his leadership has been contested by some party members, leading to legal battles over the legitimacy of his position.
A notable conflict arose with Lamidi Apapa, the suspended deputy national chairman, who claimed to have removed Abure through a court order. This internal strife culminated in a lawsuit that resulted in a High Court order restraining Abure and other executives from their roles, which was later vacated by the Court of Appeal, affirming Abure’s position.
Abure has also faced allegations of attempted murder and embezzlement, which led to his arrest and subsequent release by the Edo State Police Command.
Despite these controversies, he has received support from key figures within the party, including the Nigerian Labour Congress and the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi.
Peter Obi’s support for Abure during the recent protests indicates his alignment with the current leadership and his commitment to the party’s unity and progress.
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