The Labour Party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) has announced its assumption of control over the party’s affairs amidst the ongoing confusion and crisis within the party.
This development follows the controversial national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra, on Wednesday, where Julius Abure was re-elected as the national chairman.
In a statement issued late on Wednesday by the BoT Chairman, Comrade S. O. Z. Ejiofor, the board declared its non-recognition of the national convention.
“Following the expiration of the tenure in office of the immediate past National Working Committee of the Labour Party headed by Mr. Julius Abure, the Board of Trustees of the Labour Party, in line with the Labour Party Constitution, has stepped in to steer the affairs of the Labour Party.
“This step is to avoid any leadership vacuum in the Labour Party.
“Furthermore, the Board of Trustees of the Labour Party, in consultation with major stakeholders in the Party, will soon communicate the processes for the conduct of an all-inclusive and expansive National Convention of the Labour Party,” the statement read.
The BoT assured all stakeholders of its commitment to reclaiming and repositioning the Labour Party as the vehicle for the socio-political emancipation of the country and its working people.
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