Labour Party for the Voiceless, Marginalized – Abure

Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to representing the interests of the voiceless and marginalized in society.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the inauguration of the party’s Directorate for Physically Challenged Persons, Abure stated that the LP stands apart from other political parties in its inclusive ideology and social democratic values.

“The party is for those who have no voice. It is for those who ordinarily would not be recognized in the scheme of things,” Abure said.

He cited the example of a commercial motorcyclist — popularly known as an ‘okada rider’ — who won a seat in the House of Representatives under the LP platform during the 2023 general elections as proof of the party’s commitment to social inclusion and empowerment.

Abure emphasized that the Labour Party is intentionally structured to uplift not just the physically challenged, but also those marginalized due to gender, financial status, or social background.

“We have made deliberate efforts to see that people who are disabled — either because of their gender, sex, physical condition, or financial status — are recognized and empowered,” he said.

He added that disability extends beyond the physical to include the socio-political barriers that prevent capable individuals from participating in governance.

“If you want to run for office and have the potential, leadership traits, and passion for community development but are hindered by the exploitative nature of Nigerian politics, you are considered disabled. And for you, the Labour Party is the destination,” Abure noted.

He reiterated the party’s belief in leading by example, stressing that “charity must begin at home” if the LP is to bring about national change.

“If we say we are going to change the country, the change must begin with us — from the ward chairman upwards,” he concluded.