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LP Lawmakers Stopped Funding Party After 2023 Elections Says Julius Abure
LP Lawmakers Stopped Funding Party After 2023 Elections Says Julius Abure
LP lawmakers stopped funding party after 2023 elections saus Julius Abure. Mr Abure faulted floating of parallel structures by some party leaders
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has urged members of the “Obidient’’ family to register with the party and participate in the party’s national congress slated for June.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this known on Friday in a statement in Abuja.
Mr Ifoh said that Mr Abure made the call while speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the Lagos State chapter of the party.
According to him, ”Obidient” family members should work towards owning the party by registering with the party and be qualified for the coming congresses in June and July 2025.
He stated, “We are willing and ready to absorb all the Obidients into the Labour Party. All you need to do is to go to your ward as ”Obidient” and register. The party has only one structure, all other ones are counterfeit.
Mr Abure faulted floating of parallel structures by some party leaders, warning that such anti- party activities must surely attract grave consequences.
The national chairman also stated that elected members of the Labour Party have not lived up to their financial obligations to the party since assumption of office nearly two years ago.
He said, “A party cannot have two conflicting structures, a party can only have one structure and I advise, if you do not want to be left out of the scheme of things, find your way into the main structure. Those who are doing parallel structure, candidate structure will lose out at the end of the day.”
The national chairman speaking on the relationship between elected members and the party, said that it was a fact that they didn’t respect the party.
He said, “It is a fact that they don’t make contributions to the party. As I speak with you today, we have not received one kobo at the national, from those we elected to the national Assembly.
The responsibility for running this party is still with the leadership of the party. As of today, we have six senators, about 30 rep members and numerous House of Assembly members.
Unfortunately none of these lawmakers has contributed a dime to the party since their election in 2023. Let them go and ask other parties, it is those elected under their platform that fund the party.
Today, most of them want to have control over their local government and for us to hand over their constituencies to them, yet they are not ready to work or partner with the party. Is it fair?.”
Mr Abure also promised to look into the grievances within the Lagos State party faithful.
Labour Party
He added, “I want to appeal to our members in Lagos State who may have one grievance or the other, arising from the imperfection witnessed in 2023 general elections to keep their grievances aside. We cannot continue to dwell in the past.
Those who did not get the party ticket in the 2023 general elections may have the opportunity to do so in 2027. Some of you who have special cases, I plead with you to come and present the matter to the leadership of the party, instead of fighting ourselves in the social media. As long as I am the national chairman, those with genuine cases will be given special attention in the 2027 general elections.’’
The town hall meeting witnessed defection of top political personalities in the state into the Labour Party.
In attendance were stakeholders including national and state lawmakers, ward, local government and state executives, some members of the National Working Committee and governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
Nigeria Have No Business In The World Cup Says Jay-Jay Okocha
Nigeria have no business in the World Cup says Jay-Jay Okocha. He stated on BBC that Nigeria have no business in the World Cup if they can’t beat Zimbabwe and Lesotho at home.
“If we fail to beat Zimbabwe and Lesotho in our yard, do we have business in the World Cup? No, it’s embarrassing.
South Africa will play all the remaining games in their own land. You see, the 3 points deduction won’t hurt them; they have a big advantage.”
World Cup Says Jay-Jay Okocha
“If we want to qualify, we have to beat them and hope they lose another game.
Yes, if they lose 2 games, maybe we can have a chance, but at the moment, South Africa are in control mode; every team needs to travel to South Africa and take the number one spot from them,” Okocha concluded.
Bauchi Governor Bala Urges Traditional Rulers To Support Security, Development
Bauchi governor Bala urges traditional rulers to support security, development. He urged traditional leaders to educate their communities on the need for vigilance.
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on traditional rulers to support government efforts in tackling insecurity and fostering progress in the state.
Mr Mohammed made the call on Monday when the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman and his entourage, paid him an homage at the Government House as part of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Mr Mohammed, represented by his deputy Auwal Jatau, emphasised the vital role of traditional rulers in maintaining law and order.
He acknowledged the recent security challenges, particularly reports of kidnapping and banditry in Bula District, along the border with Plateau State.
He urged traditional leaders to educate their communities on the need for vigilance and cooperation with security agencies in order to combat criminal activities.
“As we strive to invite investors to Bauchi, we cannot afford to let security challenges discourage them.
“I appeal to our traditional rulers to foster mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance among their people, regardless of ethnic, religious, or political differences,” he said.
The governor highlighted his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development and social amenities since he assumed office in 2019.
He said that the initiatives have significantly improved the lives of Bauchi residents.
Bala Mohammed
Mt Mohammed reiterated the state government’s dedication to prudent resource management to ensure the continued delivery of democratic dividends.
Responding, the emir pledged his unwavering support to the government’s efforts.
He promised to educate other traditional rulers on the importance of aligning with the administration’s initiatives, particularly in maintaining security and fostering development across the state.
He wished all citizens a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Mr Suleiman prayed for Almighty Allah’s continued guidance and protection.
Katsina: APC Chieftain Confident Of Tinubu, Governor Radda’s Re-Election In 2027
APC chieftain confident of Tinubu, Gov Radda’s re-election in 2027. He stated that while APC’s victory was not a “do-or-die” matter, he sincerely prayed for it due to the party’s positive impact.
Abdulaziz Maituraka, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Katsina, has declared that the party will form governments at the state and national levels in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking while hosting Katsina’s newly elected council chairman, Isah Miqdad, and his councillors on Monday, Mr Maituraka, the special adviser to the deputy Senate president, expressed confidence in the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
He also expressed similar optimism for the re-election of Governor Dikko Radda in the upcoming elections.
He stated that while APC’s victory was not a “do-or-die” matter, it was something he sincerely prayed for due to the party’s positive impact, particularly the recent reduction in food prices under Mr Tinubu’s leadership.
Mr Maituraka dismissed concerns over the defections of some politicians to rival parties, calling it a sign that they were heading into uncertain political terrain.
APC
He urged the council chairman and councillors to focus on serving the people and promoting the party in a peaceful and convincing manner to ensure victory in 2027.
Mr Miqdad, in response, thanked Mr Maituraka for hosting them during the Sallah festivities and assured them that he and his councillors would prioritise the interests of the electorate and the ruling party.
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