
The Digest:
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has convened a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 elections. According to TheCable, the meeting proceeded amid ongoing leadership disputes, with INEC officials and former vice-presidential candidate Dati Baba-Ahmed in attendance, seeking to consolidate control despite opposition from Peter Obi and Alex Otti.
Key Points:
- Abure presided over the NEC meeting, with INEC monitoring the proceedings
- The faction cited Supreme Court rulings on non-interference in party affairs
- NEC ratified officers from the disputed March 2024 Nnewi convention
- Approved plans for nationwide ward, LGA, and state congresses
- Authorized special convention if needed to resolve internal crises
- The meeting occurred despite Peter Obi and Alex Otti's opposition
- Abure claimed LP has become a "reference point" in Nigerian politics
Sources: TheCable