The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has officially expressed its confidence in the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Julius Abure.
This decision was a key outcome of the party’s NEC meeting held in Abuja today, Monday.
In a statement read by the National Secretary, Ibrahim Umar-Farouk, the NEC conveyed its satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, stating that it had restored the authority, prestige, and dominance of political parties.
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“The court asserted the supremacy of the party over its internal affairs and that leadership of a political party is not for any court to decide, as it is a no-go area for the court, and so the court did not sack the NWC leadership.
“Accordingly, NEC in session reaffirmed the Nnewi National Convention held on the 27th of March, 2024 that produced the current National Working Committee (NWC) members, under the chairmanship of Barrister Julius Abure.
“NEC-in-session notes the various anti-party activities of Gov. Alex Otti, including calling for unauthorised stakeholders’ meeting and usurping the powers of NEC.
“He (Otti) also conducted LGA election, using another political party.
“The governor has also intensified his effort to factionalise the party leadership by calling an illegal NEC scheduled to hold on Wednesday.
“His anti-party activities are unbecoming of a highly respected personality and this is no longer acceptable,” the communique read.
The LP NEC said that it would not hesitate to discipline the governor, in line with Article 19 of the party’s constitution.”
It also threatened to discipline any member who violated the party’s constitution, regardless of how big or powerful such individuals might be.
“NEC-in-session, in exercise of its duties, hereby cautions the former presidential candidate of our great party not to participate in any action capable of undermining the peace unity and integrity of the party, as the NEC will not hesitate to issue stiffer penalty if found culpable,” it said.
The NEC also denounced the actions of the Labour Party’s House of Representatives caucus leader, Representative Victor Ogene, and announced his replacement with Mr. Ben Etanabene.
Regarding the upcoming November 8th governorship election in Anambra and the 2027 general elections, Julius Abure stated that the party is actively working to resolve existing issues.
However, he emphasized that the party will only nominate candidates who are committed to promoting its agenda.
Mr. Abure also indicated that the Labour Party is open to forming coalitions with other parties that share a commitment to good governance.
“What the party is against is subversive activities that promote divisions in the party,” he said.
The meeting was attended by members of NWC, national officers of the party, state chairmen and secretaries, stakeholders and co-opted NEC members.
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