‘Good to See You’, Yakubu Welcomes LP Chair, Julius Abure, to INEC Headquarters

•Party ready to resolve issues with Obi, Otti, others, leader says

Chuks Okocha in Abuja

It was a mild drama yesterday at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,warmly welcomed the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, into the fold of the national chairmen of political parties in Nigeria.

According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, ”An obviously elated INEC chairman, who on Wednesday at the occasion of the first consultative meeting of INEC and the leadership of the political parties in 2025, commended Barrister Abure for his resilience and sticking to the rule of law, saying ‘Good to see you’ amid slapping of hands.”

Speaking to the media, Ifoh said Abure dispelled the insinuations that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti were working against the leadership of the party.

He insisted that the misunderstanding had been exaggerated and must be seen as a family affair, which must be resolved amicably within the family.

Ifoh further said Abure also appreciated both the High Court and Court of Appeal for their judgements, which favoured the Labour Party.

He, however, vowed that under his watch, the party would reconcile all aggrieved members of the party and reposition the party for future elections.

“Let me first appreciate the Appeal Court for doing justice, for looking at the whole matter and resolving it in our favour which ordinarily is in line with the law of the land, the constitution of Nigeria, the electoral law and the party constitution.

“So, we want to appreciate the Court of Appeal judges. We also want to appreciate the High Court judges, who had earlier delivered judgement in favour of the leadership of the party.

“I want to say essentially, that the squabbles within the party ought to be a family affair and that is how I see it. For me, there are no hard feelings.

“Like I said before, all those who may have one grievance or the other against the leadership of the party, it is an opportunity for all of us to come together, reconcile our differences and chart a way forward for our party.”