
The Julius Abure-led faction, amid deepening cracks within the Labour Party (LP), on Monday convened a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, reaffirming its claim to the party’s leadership and rallying support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Naija News reports that the meeting, held at the party’s headquarters, drew prominent figures from the Abure camp, including the factional National Chairman, Julius Abure; National Secretary, Umar Farouk; National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh; and National Youth Leader, Ken Ahanotu. Also present were state chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Significantly, the party’s 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, was also in attendance, lending weight to the faction’s push for legitimacy.
In his opening remarks, Julius Abure restated his commitment to preserving the integrity of the Labour Party amid what he described as orchestrated attempts to destabilise the platform.
Abure stated, “We have laboured to build this party, and under my watch, the Labour Party can never be compromised.”
He further recalled the party’s resilience during the 2023 elections, saying, “Our commitment to this party was clearly demonstrated during the elections. Despite internal and external sabotage, we remain resolute in our mission to provide credible leadership to Nigerians.”
Addressing the NEC gathering, Datti Baba-Ahmed made a passionate appeal for unity and renewed focus as the party charts its path to 2027.
He said, “The Labour Party is not a party to walk away from. The successes of this party cannot be ignored.”
Citing the party’s performance in the last general election, Datti noted, “We recorded over 10 million votes, although this was later reduced to 6 million; we all know what happened.
“I am here as a peacemaker. In the past, a coalition succeeded in voting out a sitting government. That is what we in the Labour Party aim to do in 2027.”
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