Labour Party: Abure Reconciles With Peter Obi, Otti, Others

Labour Party (LP) National Chairman Julius Abure has called for unity and reconciliation within the party, extending forgiveness to political rivals involved in the recent leadership crisis.

His remarks came after a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja upheld his re-election at the LP National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in his first official statement since the court victory, Abure urged party members, including former LP presidential candidate Peter Obi, to prioritize party unity.

“Now that the court has spoken, I extend my forgiveness to those who attempted to undermine the party, engaged in character assassination, and spread falsehoods about me personally,” Abure said.

He stressed the importance of mending internal rifts and rebuilding the Labour Party from the ground up.

“We will focus on strengthening our organization from the grassroots, healing old wounds, and emerging stronger than ever before,” he added.

In the statement titled “A New Dawn for Labour Party: Victory, Forgiveness, and Unity,” Abure commended the judiciary for an impartial ruling and highlighted the need for accountability.

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“Forgiveness must come with repentance and restitution,” he noted, calling on those responsible for the internal conflicts to take responsibility for their actions.

Abure specifically called on Peter Obi to play an active role in reuniting the party, stating, “This is the time for healing and restructuring.” Reflecting on the legal victory, he praised the judiciary, particularly Justice Emeka Nwite, for upholding the legitimacy of the Nnewi convention.

Abure expressed optimism for the future, emphasizing that the party will strengthen its grassroots presence and restructure its organizational base.

This victory follows a challenge by a faction led by Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti, who had attempted to dissolve Abure’s leadership and appoint an interim 29-member committee to manage the party.