Abure: I’m ready for dialogue with Otti, Peter Obi, others
Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has said that he was ready to dialogue with aggrieved individuals and groups in the party in efforts to resolve lingering internal crisis which has plagued the party after the 2023 general election.
Abure stated this in Lagos in while welcoming People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defectors to the LP in Ajegunle.
At the event, he also commissioned an ultra-modern party secretariat donated by a new entrant in Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Francis Chima, popularly known as “ OmoBarca,” who officially decamped from PDP to LP among with his supporters.
OmoBarca was the PDP’s candidate for the House of Representative in the 2023 election in the constituency.
Speaking further, Abure said that himself and the National Working Committee of the party have been targeted and misrepresented, noting that due to strategies which have made the party enjoy some level of success and transformation, since he assumed the position of the national chairman, many people thought he had over stayed in office.
He said aggrieved members in Lagos State and other parts of the country should forget the past and embrace peace, and come together to build a united party ahead of 2027 general election.
“We would put our house in order, we would dialogue with all aggrieved individuals in Lagos and across the country. We would talk to people and put the LP back, and search for that men and women who can provide good governance, so that the country can be one.”
Abure also spoke on the need to end criminality in the nation’s polity, saying that the LP has all the qualities and what it takes to put Nigeria on economic recovery in all facets of life.
The new members where officially welcomed into the LP with the presentation of the party flag by Abure, alongside other National Working Committee of the party, the Lagos state chairman, Dayo Ekong, LP’s governorship candidate in 2023 general elections, Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour, and other state executive members.
OmoBarca was also declared the official Labour Party candidate for the Federal House of Representatives seat in 2027 general elections in the constituency.
Speaking, OmoBarca expressed his commitment to delivering Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency to the LP. “I want to win, and come 2027, Labour will be declared winners in all elections,” he stated.
It’s good to see Abure prioritizing dialogue in resolving party tensions. With defectors joining and a new secretariat in Ajegunle, the Labour Party seems to be gaining momentum. The key challenge now is ensuring these efforts translate into real political impact.
Welcoming PDP defectors while calling for unity within the LP is a bold move—Abure seems to be balancing party expansion with internal healing. Curious to see how this approach reshapes the party’s direction post-2023.
It’s encouraging to see Julius Abure opening the door for dialogue, especially with key figures like Otti and Peter Obi. With the Labour Party still navigating post-2023 tensions, these reconciliatory moves could be a turning point if matched with real transparency and inclusiveness.
The Labour Party seems to be at a crossroads. While welcoming defectors is a step forward, resolving internal crises should be the priority. It will be interesting to see if Abure can successfully mediate the tensions that still exist within the party.
With high-profile defections and a new party secretariat, it seems LP is positioning itself for serious restructuring. Hopefully, the proposed dialogue isn’t just symbolic.
It’s encouragingBlog Comment Creation Process to see Julius Abure signal a willingness to engage in dialogue, especially given the post-election turbulence within the Labour Party. A unified front will be crucial if the LP hopes to remain relevant and competitive ahead of future elections. Let’s hope this move leads to genuine reconciliation, not just political optics.
It’s encouraging to see Abure express openness to dialogue with party stakeholders like Otti and Obi—internal unity is crucial ahead of future elections. Hopefully, these conversations will lead to meaningful reconciliation within the LP.
It’s encouraging to hear Abure signaling openness to dialogue, especially given how much the Labour Party has struggled with internal divisions since 2023. Reconciliation with figures like Otti and Peter Obi could help rebuild trust and strengthen the party’s position ahead of future elections. The real test, though, will be whether these talks move beyond rhetoric into genuine compromises that unify the base.
Thanks for sharing this update on the Labour Party. It’s good to hear that Julius Abure is open to dialogue with figures like Otti and Obi to resolve the party’s internal issues after the election.