… Says they will ensure Ndigbo produce Nigeria’s president
… I never knew Igbos were united – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Julius Abure, has reaffirmed the party’s readiness to support Ndigbo in their quest to produce Nigeria’s President in 2027.
Abure, who declared that the party had no regrets about zoning its 2023 presidential ticket to the Southeast, urged leaders from the region to pursue realignment with other parts of the country to achieve their political aspirations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, following a rally organised by Southeast LP members living in Abuja ahead of the Area Council election scheduled for early next year.
Abure assured party members and aspirants present at the event that the Labour Party would conduct free, fair, and credible primaries without imposition of candidates.
He said: “Before the 2023 general election, I erroneously believed that Igbos were not united. However, after Peter Obi joined the party and I campaigned across the country, I discovered that the Igbos were the most united, industrious, and fearless.
“That is why I have no regrets that, despite all odds, we zoned our 2023 presidential ticket to the Southeast. We decided to wipe the tears of the Igbos, and we courageously did that during the 2023 election.”
Abure emphasised the need for the Igbos to foster unity and build alliances across Nigeria, drawing lessons from the Yoruba experience before and after independence.
He advised: “The Igbos must return to the drawing board and seek realignment with other sections of the country. History shows that the Yorubas could not attain the presidency until they formed strategic alliances. This is a lesson the Igbos should learn.
“The Igbos must be strong, firm, and united behind a common leadership. While not everyone will be on the same page, a unity of purpose is critical to realising the dreams of the Igbos.”
Abure reiterated that the Labour Party remains committed to supporting Ndigbo in their future quest for the presidency.
“I assure you that the Labour Party is still ready and available to support Ndigbo in their ambition to lead this country,” he added.
He also expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections, predicting the contest between the Labour Party and others.
Abure promised to uphold internal democracy, stressing that party members determine who emerges as candidates.
“The reason why Nigeria and other political parties are in trouble is because leaders often subvert the wishes and aspirations of the people. As National Chairman, I will discourage such practices in our party.
“For the upcoming elections, only party members will decide who represents us,” he assured.
