Change In Leadership: “Abure Has No  Grounds To Dispute His Ouster” – Kaduna LP

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kaduna State Chapter of the Labour Party, LP, on Saturday September 7, 2024, insisted that the tenure of the Barrister Julius Abure-led National Working Committee NWC, long expired since June this year.

Interim Chairman and Secretary, Solomon Danbaki and Sani Sahabi, respectively, in a statement said the constitution of the Nenadi Usman- led interim National Executive Committee, NEC was a direct consequence of the development.

They maintained  that the non- acceptance of this stark reality is at the root of the feeble resistance being put up by the ousted Abure leadership.

But the Kaduna LP has, however, cautioned that the earlier the Abure-led NWC members embraced this, the better for them and the party.

The Source reports that the Auwal Tafoki-led LP Kaduna Leadership had on Thursday, September 5, condemned the ouster of the Abure-led NWC, insisting that the process that enthroned the Interim National Chairman, Usman was illegal, null and void.

Its position came on the heels of the convocation of an expanded NEC meeting of the party in Umuahia on September 4, by the Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti, and its subsequent decision to appoint the Usman-led 29- man Interim Committee, after shoving aside the Abure-led NWC.

But the Abure-led leadership has since rejected the development, while, also, clinging tenaciously to its purported mandate as given at the controversial Nnewi Convention in March this year.

The LP Kaduna State while appreciating the services of the Tafoki-led SWC, however, maintained that it is imperative for the party to  move forward at all levels.

The duo of Danbaki and Sahabi maintained that the appointment of Nenadi Usman and others at the Umuahia Stakeholders meeting remains the best option left for the party to recreate itself.

The Kaduna LP leadership said it would have been unpardonable for major stakeholders to watch idly while the party continued the journey to self extinction.

The statement noted that as at the time the Abure leadership was replaced, it was no longer enjoying the recognition of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had ceased all dealings with Barrister Abure and his appointees, making it imperative for the party to adapt and embrace the new leadership.

“Change can be challenging to accept, but it is essential for Labour Party to remain relevant and functional.” the Kaduna LP noted.

The Usman-led Interim Committee is expected to last for three months during which period it is to organize Ward, Local Council  State Congresses, and a credible and all inclusive national Convention to elect National Officers.