Following the Abuja High Court’s decision to confirm Julius Abure as the Labour Party national chairman, Peter Obi has called on members to remain calm and united. Obi emphasized the importance of staying focused on the party’s goal of creating a better Nigeria.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for calm and unity within the party following the recent Abuja High Court ruling that upheld the leadership of Barrister Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party. Obi, who made the appeal in a statement shared on his X handle, emphasized the importance of maintaining focus on addressing the pressing issues affecting Nigerians.
The court ruling, which recognized the outcome of the Nnewi Labour Party congress, effectively reaffirms Abure’s leadership, a decision that has been met with mixed reactions within the party. However, Obi, along with Abia State Governor Alex C. Otti and other key party members, convened to review the development, urging members to remain calm and patient.
“Yesterday, Governor Alex C. Otti and I, along with the Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the Labour Party, convened to discuss and review recent developments, including the judgment delivered by an Abuja High Court,” Obi said in his statement.
The judgment comes at a crucial time for the Labour Party, as internal divisions threatened to derail its efforts to build a strong opposition force. Obi reassured party members that the leadership was committed to working through the challenges and emerging stronger.
“We must not allow this to divert us from addressing the pressing issues affecting our people today,” he urged, stressing that the task of creating a new Nigeria is not without challenges. Obi highlighted that the party remains focused on its mission to improve the lives of Nigerians and that unity was essential to achieving this goal.
The court decision solidifies Abure’s leadership. Obi’s call for unity and calmness is expected to resonate with Labour Party members and supporters as they rally behind the leadership to face future challenges.
The Labour Party has long championed policies aimed at addressing poverty, unemployment, and economic instability in Nigeria. With Abure’s leadership affirmed by the court, the party is set to continue pushing its agenda, positioning itself as a strong contender in the nation’s political landscape.
