Edo State LP Executives Dismissed, New 17-Member Caretaker Committee Named

Edo State LP Executives Dismissed, New 17-Member Caretaker Committee Named

The Labour Party (LP) has taken decisive action to address the ongoing crisis within its Edo State chapter by dismissing the state executive led by Kelly Ogaloi. In response to escalating internal disputes, the party’s national leadership, under Julius Abure, has appointed a 17-member caretaker committee headed by former state House of Assembly Speaker, Elizabeth Ativie……….CONTINUE READING

This intervention follows a period of contention marked by the suspension of Julius Abure by party leaders from Arue-Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government Area, citing charges of highhandedness and anti-party activities. The suspension was announced on May 25, 2024, following a formal notification dated May 14 and ratified on May 15, and was approved by the state executive committee in Benin.

Despite these local actions, the Labour Party’s national leadership has dismissed the legitimacy of Abure’s suspension, affirming his continuing role as the national chairman.

To stabilize the situation, the national party inaugurated the new caretaker committee in a ceremony led by Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi. During the oath-taking event, Dr. Olorunfemi explained that the restructuring was necessary due to the expiration of the Ogaloi-led executive’s tenure in April.

He expressed confidence in Ativie’s abilities, highlighting her “result-oriented track record” as the reason for her appointment as the state chairman. He urged for unity and assured that the caretaker committee would lead the party effectively until a new executive is elected in upcoming state congresses.

The leadership change has received support from various party members, including Hon. Esosa Iyawe of Oredo Federal Constituency and Osaro Omoruyi of Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency. Both emphasized the importance of unity and strong leadership ahead of the September state governorship elections and expressed their support for Olumide Akpata as the gubernatorial candidate.

In her acceptance speech, Ativie committed to elevating the party’s status in the state and pledged to reconcile all factions within the party to ensure a united front in upcoming electoral challenges

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