Labour Party Implodes: Abure Accuses Obi And Otti Of Betrayal, Vows Revelation

National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has thrown down the gauntlet to Peter Obi and other former presidential hopefuls under the party’s platform, challenging them to present evidence of any funds allegedly given to him or the party during the 2023 general elections.

Speaking in a video shared by Symfoni on Tuesday during a meeting with party members in the Federal Capital Territory, Abure directly addressed recent corruption allegations swirling around the party’s leadership.

He categorically denied receiving any money for personal use from any candidate, including Obi.

“I challenge every one of them—from Peter Obi down—to publicly state what they personally gave me or the party. If they have evidence, let them present it. If not, they should remain silent forever,” Abure declared.

He condemned what he described as “cowardly whispers” of corruption, accusing critics of hiding behind media reports instead of confronting the leadership directly.

Abure hinted at plans to hold a world press conference, during which he vowed to expose individuals in the rival faction of the party. He stated that he had remained silent out of leadership responsibility and a desire for reconciliation, but warned that if the attacks continued, he would no longer hold back.

“I stayed silent when issues about election agents and their funding were raised. I believed it was my duty to manage the good, the bad, and the ugly. But now, they’re crossing the line,” he warned.

“Let them make one more move—just one—and when I speak, they will stink like rotten eggs no one wants to buy.”

He also took a jab at Abia State Governor Alex Otti, the party’s only elected governor, accusing him of contributing nothing financially to the party during the elections.

“That governor who hops around like a cricket—he didn’t give us a single naira. I met him at Transcorp, and he asked, ‘Chairman, what can I do for you?’ I told him, ‘Nothing—use your money for your election.’”

Abure further noted that aside from a few lawmakers who made small contributions, the party received no substantial financial support from its elected members.

He firmly dismissed the recent financial misconduct allegations and claimed the party leadership even rejected multi-billion-naira bribes during the election period.

“We turned down mouth-watering offers because we wanted to protect the integrity of our positions. But today, those we shielded want to discredit us.”