Abure Loyalists Accuse Obi of Involvement in Labour Party Crisis

Some Labour Party (LP) chieftains loyal to the National Chairman, Julius Abure, have expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, accusing him of contributing to the internal strife within the party. They warned that Obi might face a significant electoral defeat in 2027 if he continues to “destabilize and factionalize” the LP.

The criticisms come just days after Abure expressed optimism about resolving the party’s internal crisis before the 2027 general elections. This statement followed the Court of Appeal’s judgment affirming Abure as the LP National Chairman and nullifying the National Caretaker Committee led by Nenadi Usman, which was set up by Obi’s camp.

Despite the ruling, the Usman-led faction has indicated plans to challenge the judgment at the Supreme Court, prolonging the party’s internal conflict.

Dr. Blessing Elaigwu, a chieftain of the party and convener of the Alliance for All Labour Party Professionals and Stakeholders, accused Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti of stagnating the party through unnecessary litigation. Elaigwu warned that any further moves by Obi to contest the Appeal Court decision could lead to severe consequences for both the party and his political future.

Elaigwu remarked, “If Peter Obi thinks he wants to destroy the party before moving to another political platform as speculated, he must know that he is destroying himself. What exactly has Abure done to deserve this backstabbing? He offered Obi a platform when he was frustrated out of the PDP. Instead of consolidating the progress made during the 2023 election, Obi has chosen to divide the party.”

Cornel Max-Nduaguibe, another chieftain and member of the Obidient Movement, urged Obi to prioritize unity and rebuild trust within the party. “I urge him to use his influence to encourage all party members to set aside their differences and work toward a common goal. The time for unity is now,” Max-Nduaguibe said.

In response, Obi’s media aide, Umar Ibrahim, dismissed the accusations and refused to engage in a public exchange with Abure’s camp. “His Excellency Peter Obi is not interested in an endless drama or name-calling. For that, we don’t respond to Julius Abure’s shenanigans,” Ibrahim stated.

The growing tensions within the Labour Party highlight the challenges of maintaining cohesion after its strong performance in the 2023 elections. Observers are now watching to see how the party navigates its internal disputes ahead of the 2027 elections

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