The Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State has urged the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, to initiate a peace meeting to reconcile the various factions within the party.
This call comes after the Court of Appeal upheld Abure’s position as the LP’s national chairman, following a prolonged leadership dispute.
The dispute involved a faction, allegedly supported by the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, which had formed a caretaker committee led by former minister Nenadi Usman.
Abure challenged the move in court, and on January 17, 2024, the Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled in his favor, confirming his leadership.
In response to the judgment, Ogun LP’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Tokunbo Peters, hailed the ruling as a victory for the party, describing it as “a triumph for truth, fairness, and the rule of law.”
The Ogun chapter also called on Abure to embrace forgiveness and focus on uniting the party to strengthen its chances in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
“We urge Julius Abure to forgive those who opposed him and worked to undermine his position. A meeting must be held immediately to bring together the Abure-led National Working Committee, Peter Obi, and Dr. Alex Otti to reconcile and chart a unified path forward,” the statement read.
Ogun LP pointed out the negative impact the internal conflict had on the party, particularly how it undermined momentum and public support.
The chapter emphasized the need for urgent reconciliation to refocus the party on addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues, including poverty, hunger, and poor governance.
The chapter also expressed strong support for Abure, praising his dedication to the party’s core values and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the LP toward success.
“It is now crucial to unify the party for the greater good of Nigerians. The Ogun State LP fully supports Abure’s leadership and trusts his vision and ability to guide the party to victory,” the statement concluded.
