The embattled Labour Party chieftain, Julius Abure, has declared that his criticism of Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti will persist until the party’s leadership issues are resolved. Speaking on a national television program, Abure insisted that both figures are responsible for the turmoil plaguing the party, which he claims was stable before their involvement.
According to Abure, the root of the crisis lies in the formation of what he describes as an illegal caretaker committee in Umuahia, which he attributes to Obi and Otti. He argues that this committee has become a major obstacle to the party’s leadership. He maintains that any discussion of the party’s problems inevitably brings up Obi and Otti because of their central roles.
Abure further alleged that the Labour Party was peaceful prior to Obi’s entry into politics. He accused Obi of creating internal strife before moving on to the National Democratic Coalition (NDC). The former National Chairman also claimed that Obi and his allies are replicating similar issues within the NDC and urged the coalition’s leadership to stay alert.
In his own words, Abure stated: “Governor Alex Otti and Peter Obi disrupted the harmony that existed in the party. The party was running without any major conflict. It was these two individuals who went to Umuahia to establish an illegal caretaker committee that has become a burden on the party’s leadership.” He added, “Because the crisis continues, we cannot avoid talking about it. Every time the Labour Party crisis is mentioned, the names that come up are Peter Obi and Alex Otti.”
Abure concluded by emphasizing his right to offer advice to other political parties, saying that contributing to the nation’s political discourse is part of his responsibility as a participant in the democratic process.