LP NEC Reaffirms Support For Abure-Led Leadership, Moves Against Otti Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities, Rules Out 2027 Coalition

The Labour Party's National Executive Council (NEC), under the leadership of Julius Abure, has reaffirmed its support for his chairmanship and the National Working Committee (NWC) elected during the party’s 2024 National Convention. This decision comes amid internal disputes, notably with Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, who has publicly questioned Abure's legitimacy, asserting that the Supreme Court had removed him from the chairmanship.

In response to these challenges, the NEC has established a five-member disciplinary committee to investigate alleged anti-party activities by Governor Otti and other members. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi and including Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim (Secretary), Kehinde Edun, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, and Callistus Ihejiagwa, is tasked with submitting its findings within two weeks.

Additionally, the NEC has declared that the Labour Party will not engage in any political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Instead, the party intends to focus on rebuilding and strengthening its grassroots structures to achieve electoral success independently.

The NEC also ratified the list of ad-hoc delegates elected across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, reaffirming the legitimacy of the 2024 National Convention held in Nnewi, which was conducted in accordance with national laws and party guidelines.

In a show of unity, the NEC extended an olive branch to aggrieved members, urging reconciliation for the overall interest of the party and the nation. Furthermore, the NEC congratulated Chief George Moghalu on his emergence as the Labour Party’s candidate for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025.