The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the resignation of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, to prevent further crisis that could jeopardize the party’s chances in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, Acting Chairman of the NLC Political Commission, made this statement in an interview, revealing that Abure had previously sought an out-of-court settlement through his lawyer, indicating a willingness to step down under certain conditions. This request came just weeks before a Supreme Court ruling related to his leadership.
Ndubuaku explained that after the National Transition Committee advised Abure to vacate the secretariat, he challenged this directive in court. However, during the court proceedings, his legal team expressed a lack of interest in continuing the case, suggesting that Abure was open to relinquishing his position.
“After our response to their submissions, Abure’s lawyer told the judge they were no longer interested in continuing with the case, adding that Abure had agreed to yield the chairmanship seat to us,” Ndubuaku noted.
Despite these claims, Abure’s camp has denied any intention to step down, with the Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, labeling the allegations as propaganda. He emphasized that there was no agreement or commitment regarding an out-of-court settlement with the NLC.
Ifoh stated, “We didn’t have any out-of-court settlements or any commitment like that with anybody, let alone the NLC. They want to sell the party. No, it is not possible.”
The internal conflict within the Labour Party has raised concerns about its unity and effectiveness in the face of upcoming elections, highlighting the need for decisive leadership and clear communication among party members.
