The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged members of the dissolved National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, formerly led by Julius Abure, to put aside their differences and work with the National Caretaker Committee to strengthen the party.
Obi, represented by Datti Baba-Ahmed at the inaugural meeting of the caretaker committee in Abuja on Tuesday night, clarified that it was the party’s constitution that brought an end to Abure’s tenure, not the actions of any individual.
He said, “No governor unseated Abure, the constitution unseated him.
His tenure came to an end. As of today, Abure remains a loyal member of the party, and we want him back to contribute to our growth.”
Obi dismissed any notion of internal crisis within the party, describing the recent leadership transition as “a bit bumpy,” but something the Labour Party managed effectively.
He praised the party’s ability to adapt, especially given its significant achievements in the 2023 elections.
“We are a political force to contend with in Africa, despite facing immense challenges. We garnered 10 million votes, even though only six million were officially recognised.
Our determination remains strong, and we’re focused on winning in 2027,” Obi emphasised.
He further expressed optimism that the Labour Party would exceed its 2023 performance by securing a majority in the National Assembly and winning the presidency in 2027.
The chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, also spoke at the event.
She reassured party members of the committee’s commitment to resolving internal challenges and rebuilding the party into a formidable alternative for Nigerians.
“We are on a mission to rescue the Labour Party and, by extension, Nigeria.
This committee is generating interest not just within the Labour Party but across political lines,” Usman said, highlighting the importance of the committee’s role in reconciling members and preparing the party for future success.
She concluded by expressing confidence that the Labour Party would emerge as a platform for disenfranchised Nigerians seeking real change.
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