HOR : LP Caucus Rejects Abure’s Attempt To Appoint New Leader

Labour Party Caucus in the House of representatives has rejected the embattled Former Chairman Julius Abure’s attempt to appoint a new leader for their caucus, describing the move as “laughable, naive, and misleading”.

“In response to an earlier statement by the caucus which welcomed last Friday’s Supreme Court judgment and indicated willingness to work for the internal peace and progress of the party under the leadership of the national caretaker Committee, led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, Abure announced the ‘sacking’ of Afam Victor Ogene as the caucus leader.

In a statement in Abuja the caucus insisted that the position of a caucus Leader is not an office based on appointment; rather the Leader is chosen/elected by peers based on their own conviction of his/her leadership qualities and capacity to speak on their behalf in the overall interest of the party and the people they represent.

The lawmakers also leveled serious allegations against Abure, accusing him of prioritizing personal gain and financial misappropriation over party interests.

They claim his leadership style is characterized by forgery, slush funds, and compromising the integrity of the national chairman’s office.

“Abure faces criticism for failing to account for party finances from the 2023 general elections and for allegedly seeking to access funds from the House of Representatives caucus for personal use.”

” The caucus assures that their funds are intact and will be managed according to their members’ decisions, not Abure’s discretion.

“The Labour Party caucus is seeking a “clean break” from Abure’s leadership, aiming for a future with integrity and accountability.”

PR Oduyemi Odumade