The Labour Party (LP) chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Terrritory, FCT, have urged Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to compel Julius Abure, the National Chairman, to step down and allow a fair investigation into allegations of misappropriation of campaign funds. The call was made by the chairmen, led by Solomon Ndem of Plateau State, while addressing journalists in Abuja.
The allegations of misappropriating the sum of N3.5 billion generated from the sales of nomination forms and other activities ahead of the 2023 general election were leveled against Abure by the LP’s National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara. Abure has denied the allegations, but the party’s State chairmen are insisting that he must step down.
Ndem expressed their appreciation for Peter G. Obi’s responsiveness and swift action in response to the call for external auditing of the LP accounts. Ndem appealed to Peter G. Obi, Senator Ahmed Datti, and other distinguished personalities within the party to join them in requesting Barrister Julius Abure to step aside.
