Abure also alleged that Nigeria’s electoral body, INEC, contributed to the leadership crisis that emerged within the LP after the 2023 elections.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has warned leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) against making the mistake his party made with regard to former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, in 2023.
He offered the advice to the party’s leadership via a statement he issued on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Abure was reacting to reports of disagreements over the allocation of elective positions within the NDC following its primaries.
According to the LP boss, conceding too much influence to Obi and his supporters will have serious consequences later on.
He added that the decision of the NDC leadership, led by Senator Seriake Dickson, not to grant all political positions sought by Obi’s supporters was necessary, describing it as such based on the LP’s experience during and after the 2023 polls.
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Abure alleged that several political office holders who emerged on the Labour Party platform later turned against the party leadership rather than contributing to its growth.
“They say history usually repeats itself. Senator Dickson and co have seen their trajectory and learnt from what happened to us,” Abure said.
He also noted that many politicians who benefited from the LP’s platform eventually aligned with Obi and became involved in disputes over the party’s leadership structure.
The Edo State-born politician further argued that political parties should maintain a balance in the distribution of positions and influence among members in order to preserve internal stability.
“It is very good for Seriake Dickson not to have given Obi’s supporters all they needed in the NDC. He needed to bring his own people so that when the chips are down, he will also have people who will speak for and defend him,” he added.
Abure also alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contributed to the leadership crisis that emerged within the LP after the 2023 elections.
