The Labour Party has plunged deeper into inner disaster as its caretaker committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, opens an investigation into Barrister Julius Abure over severe allegations of corruption, abuse of workplace, and anti-party conduct.
At a press convention in Abuja on Wednesday, 7 Might 2025, Senator Usman accused Abure of clinging to the place of nationwide chairman even after being eliminated and utilizing the occasion as a private car to chase egocentric ambitions.
“Slightly than foster unity inside the Labour Party, Abure has exploited his place for private enrichment,” Usman stated, describing a sample of behaviour that she claimed had deeply fractured the occasion’s inner construction.
To deal with the scenario, the committee has arrange a disciplinary panel headed by Senator Ireti Kingibe, with Peter Ameh serving as secretary.
The panel has been tasked with investigating petitions towards Abure and recommending disciplinary measures the place needed. Abure has been summoned to look earlier than the panel to answer the allegations.
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The committee additionally criticised Abure for allegedly hijacking occasion constructions with out due course of, accusing him of failing to organise correct ward, native authorities, state, and zonal congresses forward of a nationwide conference.
In line with Usman, the caretaker committee is set to revive inner democracy to the Labour Party. She stated a timetable for congresses and the election of latest nationwide executives can be launched quickly.
This transfer comes simply days after the Abure-led faction of the occasion introduced its personal disciplinary motion, this time concentrating on Abia State Governor Alex Otti and several other different members over what it described as anti-party behaviour.
In an announcement, Abure’s camp stated, “The NEC reviewed the anti-party actions of Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor,” and confirmed {that a} committee chaired by Ayo Olorunfemi had been fashioned to research. The committee has two weeks to submit its report.
With each factions now accusing one another of misconduct, the Labour Party finds itself at a crossroads, struggling to restore widening cracks in its management and rebuild belief amongst members.
