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From Idu Jude, Abuja
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has warned party faithful nationwide to distance themselves from patronising the former chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure, who allegedly sells nomination forms to unsuspecting members of the public.
The party, in a press statement issued over the weekend by the National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Ken Asowga, said reports of Julius Abure giving out nomination forms to some of his supporters in Abia State had become a source of concern.
The party highlighted that it had ordinarily resolved to ignore the embarrassing spectacle, knowing full well that dignifying such comic desperation with a response would only amplify the absurdity. However, in view of the widespread concern and requests for clarification from members of the public, this statement had become necessary.
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The statement further stated: “Let it be stated clearly and unequivocally that Senator Nenadi Usman is the National Chairman of the Labour Party, and all legitimate nomination forms for every elective position ahead of the 2027 general elections can only be obtained through the official National Secretariat of the party located in Utako, Abuja.
“Consequently, any so-called Labour Party nomination form obtained from Julius Abure or any other unauthorised source is nothing but worthless paper being peddled by political fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting persons. The general public is therefore advised to be vigilant and avoid falling prey to the antics of desperate political scam artists masquerading as party officials.
“Curiously, one also wonders why Abure’s illegal ‘sales’ activities appear concentrated in Abia State alone. If he imagines that Governor Alex Otti, the national leader of the party, will bow to cheap blackmail, intimidation or street-corner political theatrics, then he is grossly mistaken.
“Julius Abure’s continued impersonation of the office of the National Chairman of the Labour Party remains a criminal offence of serious legal consequence that has reached an intolerable height. As a lawyer, he should know better. The net is steadily tightening around him and, sooner than later, he will be left to answer for his actions before law enforcement authorities and the courts.”
