…As Abia State Deputy Governor Declares Him Elected
In a dramatic turn of events, some Labour Party (LP) lawmakers from Enugu State who once threw their weight behind Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman are now questioning the legitimacy of his election.
This comes despite their full participation in the Nnewi National Convention held on 27th March 2024, where Abure was declared chairman, and his leadership was ratified alongside other National Working Committee (NWC) members.
At the Nnewi Convention, prominent LP lawmakers from Enugu State were present to affirm their support for Abure’s leadership. Among those in attendance were: Hon. Prof. Paul Nnamchi, Hon. Sam Chimaobi Atu and Hon. Harrison Ogara.
Others were; Hon. Osita Okoh, Hon. Malachy Okey Onyechi, Hon. Raymond Ugwu and Hon. Gabriel Eze.
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Their presence at the convention signified a clear endorsement of Abure’s leadership, with the deputy governor of Abia State officially declaring him the party’s national chairman.
Despite their earlier stance, some of these lawmakers are now alleging that Abure was not properly elected. This shift in position has raised questions about the motives behind their reversal.
Why would those who participated in the process now claim otherwise?
What changed between their attendance at the Nnewi convention and their current stance?
The apparent contradiction by the Enugu LP lawmakers has fueled speculations about whether external influences or shifting political alliances are at play.
DAILY GAZETTE recalls that the Labour Party has been embroiled in internal wrangling, with different factions struggling for control.
While political realignments are not uncommon, historical records and evidence from the Nnewi Convention remain clear.
These lawmakers were present, they participated, and endorsed Abure.
