Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure suspended over anti-party activities

The national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has been suspended from the party due to alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the LP in Ward 3, Arue-Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

A letter dated May 14, 2024, and approved by the state executive committee on Friday night, confirmed the suspension. The letter was signed by Ward Chairman Thompson Ehiguese and Ward Secretary Stanley Usiomoh.

The suspension takes immediate effect, and Abure has been advised to cease representing himself as a member of the party. The State Executive Committee, led by Kelly Ogbaloi, endorsed the suspension.

The letter reads, in part: “While the suspension is with immediate effect, you are advised to refrain from holding out or parading yourself as a member of Labour Party, Ward 3, Arue, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.”