The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has issued a bold challenge to the faction of the party led by Senator Nenadi Usman, daring them to approach the party’s national secretariat if they truly believe they are in control of the party’s leadership.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Abure dismissed the claims of a parallel leadership structure, describing the Nenadi-led faction as an “illegal assembly of impostors sponsored to destabilize the Labour Party ahead of 2027.”
“If you claim you are the National Chairman of the Labour Party, come close to our national secretariat. That is the first test of legitimacy. Let us see how far you can go,” Abure said.
“You cannot lead a party from hotel rooms or rented halls with a few disgruntled elements.”
He accused the group of being used by external political interests threatened by the growing popularity and influence of the LP since the 2023 general elections, particularly due to the emergence of Peter Obi as a major opposition figure.
According to Abure, “This is the same playbook we saw before 2023—divide and distract. But Nigerians are wiser now. The Labour Party is not a property for sale. It is a people-driven movement, and no amount of fake declarations or court shopping will change that.”
He reaffirmed his position as the duly recognized national chairman of the party, despite Supreme Court’s judgment sacking him.
Abure urged party members and supporters across the country to remain focused and not be distracted by what he described as “seasonal political contractors trying to hijack a platform they never built.”
“The structure of the Labour Party remains intact. We are focused on building a coalition for the future of Nigeria. Those who want to lead must come through the front door, not through backdoor arrangements or media theatrics,” he added.
