LP Crisis: ‘We’ve lost all our federal, state lawmakers’ – Ojukwu laments, dumps Abure faction
A chieftain of the Labour Party, Clement Ojukwu, has raised concerns over the party’s decline since the 2023 elections. He said multiple court cases weakened the party and led to the loss of many lawmakers at federal and state levels. Ojukwu noted that the party once had dozens of members in the National Assembly and […]
Nenadi Usman gives condition for Abure, others to return to LP leadership
Labour Party National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, has urged Julius Abure and his supporters to return to party leadership through elections at the upcoming national congress. She emphasized putting personal interests aside for the party’s unity and progress. Usman highlighted that anyone interested in leadership positions should contest openly, and if they win, they will be […]
Why Abure’s Labour Party leadership was sacked
The leadership of the Labour Party under Julius Abure was removed following prolonged internal crises that threatened the stability and unity of the party. The decision came after months of disputes involving party executives, accusations of poor internal democracy, and disagreements over the handling of party affairs after the 2023 general elections. One major reason […]
You’ve 72 hours to retract blackmail, attack on INEC, judiciary – Factional LP to Nenadi
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the faction led by Nenadi Usman to withdraw alleged derogatory remarks made against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary. The warning was contained in a statement released on Thursday by Obiora Ifoh, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
Abure Represents Labor Party At INEC Meeting
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, on Tuesday represented the party at a meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The meeting, which involved leaders of registered political parties, focused on electoral reforms and preparations ahead of future elections in Nigeria. Abure’s attendance at the INEC […]
Benin Airport Attack: Mama Pee Alleges Assault By Abure’s Thugs, He Reacts
Drama unfolded at the Benin Airport as Mama Pee, a known political figure, accused supporters of Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, of physically assaulting her. According to her claims, the attack happened during a heated confrontation involving party loyalists. She described the incident as an attempt to silence her voice and intimidate her. In […]
By-election: Peter Obi now ‘Uber’ politician -Julius Abure
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has described the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as an “Uber” politician. Abure made this comment in a statement he personally released on Friday. He accused Obi of using crafty political tactics and often raising alarms about problems that do not exist. According to him, Obi […]
Wike meets with APC govs, Sheriff Oborevwori, Nwifuru
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently had a meeting with two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State visited Wike in Abuja early on Thursday. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, shared the news of the visit through […]
Coalition: Asking Peter Obi to resign in 48 hours disrespectful – Bashir Ahmad knocks Abure-led LP
Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has spoken out against the Labour Party’s 48-hour ultimatum asking Peter Obi to resign. He described the move as highly disrespectful. According to Ahmad, Peter Obi brought national attention and energy to the Labour Party. He said most of the party’s current popularity is thanks […]
Labour Party gives Peter Obi 48 hours to leave
The Labour Party group led by Julius Abure has given Peter Obi two days to leave the party after he joined a new political alliance. The warning came in a statement signed by Obiora Ifoh, the group’s spokesperson, on Thursday in Abuja. Ifoh said Abure’s Labour Party does not support the new coalition and does […]