The 36 state chairmen of the Labour Party have asserted that the current crisis surrounding the party’s leadership is not aimed at the embattled National Chairman, Julius Abure, but is intended to thwart the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from securing a victory at the presidential election tribunal.
The post‑election turmoil took a new turn on Thursday when a faction of the party, led by National Vice‑Chairman (South) Lamidi Apapa, declared that Apapa had been inaugurated as Acting National Chairman. In response, Nasarawa State Labour Party Chairman Alexander Ombugu, speaking on behalf of all 36 state chairmen, reiterated their loyalty to Abure despite the challenges he faces. He explained that the crisis is being sponsored by rival political parties seeking to undermine the Labour Party’s chances in the ongoing presidential election tribunal, thereby distracting Obi from pursuing the case.
Ombugu noted that other parties are aware that Obi won the February 25 presidential election by a landslide, but irregularities—such as the non‑transmission of results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s results portal—led to another candidate being declared the winner. Because the courts represent the last hope for the common man, these parties have allegedly funded individuals to sow disaffection within the Labour Party. He affirmed, however, that the party will remain steadfast in supporting National Chairman Julius Abure and urged supporters nationwide to stay committed to the party’s growth, undeterred by sabotage attempts.
Finally, Ombugu called on the judiciary to uphold justice despite pressures and appealed to security agencies not to be manipulated by greedy, desperate politicians. He urged members of the judiciary and security services to perform their duties in accordance with the law, emphasizing that all actions must prioritize Nigeria’s interests.
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