Julius Abure has been re-elected as the National Chairman of the Labour Party for a second term despite the opposition of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),
Abure was re-elected by a unanimous affirmation of delegates during the party’s convention.
Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, declared Abure the winner during the party’s national convention that took place on Wednesday in Nnewi, Anambra State.
Abure has been involved in a running battle with the NLC leadership led by Joe Ajaero.
The NLC had earlier called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the immediate constitution of a caretaker transition committee to set up a legitimate convention for the party.
On March 20, 2024 workers who were not allowed access into the party office gathered around the premises chanting songs against and demanding the sack of the Labour Party Chairman following accusation of…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
