The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lamented that many Nigerian homes cannot afford to celebrate Christmas due to the prevailing economic challenges bedeviling the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abure made this statement in a Christmas message to Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja through the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora … Read more
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. … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the substantive National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgment on Tuesday, Justice Emeka Nwite declared the Abure-led leadership and the March 2024 Nnewi Convention that produced the national leadership of the LP. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and recognize Chief Olusola Nehemiah and Ezekiel Awude as the Labour Party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the upcoming Ondo State election. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Friday, mandated that Nehemiah and Awude be granted … Read more
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party’s dissolved National Working Committee (NWC), previously led by Julius Abure, to set aside their differences and work with the newly appointed National Caretaker Committee to rebuild the party. Obi, represented by Datti Baba-Ahmed at the committee’s inaugural … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Julius Abure’s claim to the position of Labour Party National Chairman as “illegal and unconstitutional.” INEC clarified its position in a counter-affidavit submitted by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in its Litigation and Prosecution Department, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party (Suit NO. … Read more
A former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Opara, has accused the factional chairman of the party, Julius Abure, of forging the late chairman’s signature and misappropriating party funds. EKO HOT BLOG notes that Opara claimed Abure transferred money to accounts belonging to his wife, siblings, staff, and his personal company. Opara stated that … Read more
The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has announced that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will no longer be automatically reserved for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate. Abure revealed this during a press briefing following the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He stated that the … Read more
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has declared that the party’s presidential ticket is no longer reserved for its 2023 candidate, Peter Obi. This is coming amid the party’s decision to nullify a resolution taken at the its national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024. The party … Read more
The Labour Party, led by Julius Abure, has accused prominent figures including Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and Datti Baba-Ahmed of being responsible for the ongoing crisis within the party. Ayo Olorunfemi, the Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party under Abure, voiced his regret over the actions of these individuals, stating, “It is regrettable … Read more
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has rejected the meeting of the party convened by Abia governor, Dr Alex Otti in Umuahia. Mr Obiora Ifoh made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, saying the meeting was unconstitutional EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: … Read more
A factional acting Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Callistus Okafor, has rejected the appointment of former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman as the chairman, the caretaker committee of the party. In a statement in Abuja, Okafor described the LP stakeholders’ meeting convened by Abia Governor, Alex Otti, as illegal, unconstitutional and a jamboree. EDITORS … Read more
There are fresh indications that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with his National Working Committee (NWC) members and loyalists, plans to shun today’s stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has established a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the conduct of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. This decision was announced by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The formation of the committee was one of … Read more
NLC believes Peter Obi Won’t Support Julius Abure As Labour Party Chairman. Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, stated that the union has not resolved its differences with Abure and the NWC. Obi’s camp denied endorsing the Abure-led NWC after their contentious convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
The Labour Party’s NWC has declared Abure’s suspension by the Edo State chapter as “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” The party’s Secretary stated that only a national convention can suspend the national chairman. The NWC advised Abure to disregard the suspension, stating it lacks legal authority and is part of ongoing attacks against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure has been suspended. Allegations against him include; high-handedness, anti-party activities, fraud Investigations on the situation are still ongoing EKO HOT BLOG reports that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been suspended from his position. The suspension, outlined in a letter dated May 14, 2024, by … Read more
Peter Obi Endorses Abure’s Leadership As Kenneth Okonkwo Breaks Ties With Labour Party. Obi emphasized the need for unity among party members and prioritizing Nigeria’s well-being over personal interests. Obi highlighted that Nigeria’s key challenges include human capital development, focusing on food security, education, healthcare, and clean water access. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo suspends his association with the Julius Abure-led Labour Party, citing corruption and incompetence. Okonkwo prefers to prioritize a new Nigeria, stating he would rather lose doing the right thing than win doing the wrong thing. He compares the Abure-led Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he previously left for similar … Read more
NLC Nullifies LP Convention, Calls For Transition Committee Amid Turmoil. Stakeholders suggest transition committee to manage party affairs during leadership vacuum. Calls for forensic audit and plans for inclusive national convention to address corruption allegations and restore stability. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday,declared null and void the national convention that … Read more