By Abiola Olawale
Despite the calls for the cancellation of the National Convention of the Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure has emerged as the National Chairman of the party for a second term
Abure was declared re-elected as the National Chairman of the Labour Party by a unanimous affirmation of delegates.
The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that was held on Wednesday in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The New Diplomat reports that this latest development is a twist from the allegations that have been rocking Abure in recent times. Some stakeholders in the party had demanded the resignation of Abure over allegations of misappropriation of the party’s funds and misuse of power.
Also, Abure has been having a running battle with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) under the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero.
Earlier, the NLC called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the immediate constitution of a caretaker transition committee to organise a legitimate and all-inclusive national convention for the party.
On March 20, workers who were not allowed access to the party office gathered around the premises chanting songs against and demanding the sack of the Labour Party Chairman whom they accused of financial impropriety.
