- Party urges Obi help reconcile members
By Chesa Chesa
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi in March valid, constitutional and in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria.
The judgement made by Justice Emeka Nwite went further to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee as led by Barrister Julius Abure.
In his reaction to the judgement, Abure described it as a new dawn for LP and called for unity, saying that the “victory is not just mine, but a victory for justice and democracy”.
He also urged the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to help unite the party at this time.
“It confirms that the rule of law prevails and that our party’s leadership remains legitimate”, he stated while expressing his forgiveness for those who tried to nullify his leadership of the party.
“They sought to restrain us, as National Executive Committee members of the party, from even speaking to the press. Thankfully, the courts technically avoided granting such orders and justice prevailed.
“Now that the court has spoken, I offer my forgiveness to those who attempted to undermine our party, engaged in character assassination and blackmail especially of my person.
“However, in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ, I say, ‘I forgive them for they do not know what they are doing’. Forgiveness must be accompanied by repentance and restitution.
“It is my sincere hope that those involved in these actions will reflect on their mistakes, come forward with a repentant heart, and reconcile themselves with the party. In doing so, they should also consider restitution for the damages they have caused us. Only then can we truly move forward, heal our party, and work for the common good of Nigeria.
“Be that as it may, I call on Peter Obi, the former Presidential candidate of our party to help unite the party.”
