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Labour Party Chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo Criticizes Julius Abure-Led Leadership
Kenneth
Okonkwo, a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), has sharply criticized
the current LP executive led by Julius Abure, accusing them of misconduct and
likening them to a secret society. In a recent interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo
expressed his dissatisfaction with the party's direction and threatened to
leave if significant changes are not made.
Strong Allegations Against Party Leadership
Okonkwo
did not mince words in his criticism, stating, "My own Labour Party is not
impressing me. Assuming they continue on this trajectory where they cannot even
hold an acceptable national convention, then you’d tell me I’d be there?"
He further described the Abure-led executive as "a secret society led by a
group of clowns," and accused them of being "workers of
iniquity."
Call for Leadership Change
The
former LP presidential spokesman emphasized that the current leadership's
tenure should end, saying, "Aburi and his cohorts, their tenure is over.
Let Aburi and his cohorts get behind me. They are workers of iniquity. I don’t
rate them. That executive is in charge of the secret society. They should be
apprehended."
Ongoing Leadership Crisis in Labour Party
The
Labour Party has been embroiled in a leadership crisis since 2023, when Lamidi
Apapa, the deputy national chairman, declared himself the acting national
chairman. The situation deteriorated further in 2024 when a national convention
in Anambra saw Julius Abure re-elected as chairman, exacerbating internal
conflicts.
Okonkwo's Ultimatum
Okonkwo's
ultimatum to the party underscores the severity of the internal discord. He has
made it clear that without substantial reform and the ability to hold a
credible national convention, his continued affiliation with the Labour Party
is in jeopardy.
Conclusion
The Labour Party faces significant internal challenges, with prominent figures like Kenneth Okonkwo openly criticizing the leadership and threatening to leave. The resolution of these issues will be crucial for the party's future stability and integrity. For ongoing updates and detailed coverage of the Labour Party's developments, stay tuned.
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