Labour Party’s National Working Committee Challenges Legality of Chairman Julius Abure’s Suspension
The National Working Committee of the Labour Party has condemned the suspension of its National Chairman, Julius Abure, by the Edo State chapter, labeling the action as illegal and unconstitutional.
Obiora Ifoh, Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, clarified that according to the party’s 2019 constitution, only a national convention with a two-thirds majority can suspend or remove the national chairman.
Ifoh emphasized that the lower levels of the party, including the ward, local government, and state chapters, do not possess the authority to suspend Abure. He also referenced rulings from both the Edo High Court and the Appeal Court that have addressed this matter.
Abure’s suspension was initiated by his Ward in Arue-Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government, citing alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities. The suspension was ratified by the state executive committee on Friday night in Benin, advising Abure to cease presenting himself as a party member.
The State Executive Committee, led by Kelly Ogbaloi, endorsed the decision taken by the ward and local government committee. Despite efforts, Abure has yet to respond to the suspension and the allegations against him.
