Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Abure-Led Faction Criticizes Peter Obi and Alex Otti

Tensions within the Labour Party (LP) continue to rise as the Julius Abure-led faction expresses frustration over internal conflicts involving some key figures who had initially sought refuge in the party before last year’s general election. The faction is particularly disappointed with the role played by the party’s former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti in what they describe as a leadership crisis.

The Abure faction voiced anger over how individuals who had eagerly joined the Labour Party during its surge in popularity are now at odds with its leadership. According to the faction, the party had provided a platform for those looking to make political gains, but these same individuals are now contributing to its internal division rather than fostering unity.

The Abure group singled out Peter Obi and Alex Otti for their involvement in escalating the crisis. Otti, who played a key role in recent developments, convened a stakeholders’ meeting that resulted in the appointment of former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman as the national chair of the Labour Party caretaker committee. This move has deepened the divide within the party, with the Abure-led faction rejecting the appointment and accusing Otti of overstepping his bounds.

The Labour Party, once united in its efforts during last year’s general elections, now faces a period of internal conflict. As the leadership struggle continues, concerns grow about the party’s future direction and its ability to maintain cohesion amidst growing factionalism. For the Abure faction, the actions of some former allies, especially Obi and Otti, are seen as undermining the principles that initially brought them together.