In a recent development shaking the political landscape, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially nullified the return of Julius Abure and his National Working Committee as the leadership of the Labour Party. This decision was reached following a national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, which the NLC deemed lacking legitimacy.
The announcement came through a communiqué issued after the NLC Political Commission Stakeholders Meeting held in Abuja. Signed by notable figures including Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, Mr. Abdulwahed Omar, and Mr. S.O.Z. Ejiofor, the communiqué expressed a vote of no confidence in the purported convention and the leadership that emerged from it.
The key resolution of the stakeholders’ meeting was the approval of a Transition Committee tasked with managing the affairs of the Labour Party temporarily. This committee, under the leadership of the NLC Political Commission, is mandated to conduct the party’s affairs until an all-inclusive national convention can be organised.
Among the responsibilities assigned to the Transition Committee is the management of party assets, including the recovery of properties and the investigation of cases involving fraud and forgery allegedly perpetrated by former party officials. The stakeholders emphasized the importance of restoring the party’s integrity, which they claimed had been tarnished by the actions of a few individuals.
Furthermore, the Transition Committee has been charged with the responsibility of revalidating current party members and registering new members. This process aims to ensure the participation of a broad base of supporters in the upcoming national convention, with a target membership of 10 million.
The stakeholders also made it clear that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and relevant security agencies should be notified of these developments. They stressed the need for official recognition of the Transition Committee as the interim leadership of the Labour Party.
In their closing remarks, the stakeholders reaffirmed the Labour Party’s commitment to inclusivity, emphasising that it is a party for all Nigerians, regardless of background or status.
This decisive action by the NLC signals a significant shift in the political landscape, with implications for the future direction of the Labour Party in Nigeria. As the Transition Committee takes charge, all eyes will be on their efforts to restore trust and credibility to the party ahead of the anticipated national convention.
