The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party, (LP) has demanded immediate resignation of the embattled NationL chairman of the party, Julius Abure.
According to Rasheed Bamishe, the state chairman, Abure should prioritize party interests by resigning honourably.
He suggested that a Caretaker National Chairman should be appointed to organise State Congresses before convening the National Convention.
Speaking at the party secretariat in Lagos on Saturday, Bamishe pleaded with the National Working Committee, members of the party Board of Trustees and other relevant stakeholders to stop Abure from holding from the National Convention on March 27, 2024.
He said: “We urge Barrister Abure to leave the Party now because the litany of corrupt cases against him has done collateral damage to the image of the Labour Party.
“The Labour Party which was formed by the founding fathers to be a beckon of hope for millions of Nigerians is gradually being destroyed by Barrister Abure and this should not be allowed to continue.
“Even if all these allegations are not true, the reasonable option open to the embattled Labour Party National Chairman is to step aside to pave the way for thorough investigations into the cases of alleged fraud against him.
“In a civilized clime, Barrister Abure should have exited office since the flurry of fraud cases against him became public knowledge but because of the culture of impunity in Nigeria, he is still clinging to power.
“Barrister Abure should tell the world where the National Convention of Labour Party in which he emerged as National Chairman was held.
“Barrister Abure is plotting to install himself again as the National Chairman of Labour Party through another illegal Convention and this should not be allowed to happen,” he stressed.
Recall that the suspended National Treasurer of the party, Oluchi Opara had accused Abure of forgery and misappropriation of party funds. Also, the Nigerian Labour Congress, led by its chairman, Joe Ajaero also demanded for the resignation of Abure accusing him of financial improprieties and abuse of office.
