The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, is set to lead a delegation to a crucial meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today.
The meeting, part of the commission’s routine quarterly consultative forum, aims to address pertinent issues within the political landscape and strategize for future elections.
Tensions have escalated following the National Convention, which reinstated Abure as the party’s National Chairman. However, INEC’s declaration that it did not oversee the convention, as mandated by the Electoral Act, has sparked speculation regarding the commission’s recognition of Abure’s leadership.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently contested Abure’s continued leadership, arguing that his tenure has lapsed. This assertion has intensified the power struggle between the NLC and the Abure faction within the Labour Party.
As Abure and his team prepare to engage with INEC officials, the political climate remains charged, with stakeholders closely monitoring the outcome of this pivotal meeting amidst the backdrop of ongoing controversy.