National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has publicly challenged former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other 2023 aspirants to provide evidence of financial contributions made to him or the party during the general elections.
Speaking to party members in Abuja, Abure denied receiving personal funds from any candidate and warned that he would not hesitate to expose the truth if further provoked.
“Let any of them—Peter Obi or any other aspirant—come forward and state what they personally gave to me or the party. Enough of the behind-the-scenes accusations. If they have any evidence, they should speak up now or remain silent forever,” Abure declared.
He emphasized that claims of corruption within the party lack substance and said he is prepared to hold a world press conference to set the record straight.
“As a leader, I’ve kept quiet out of respect, hoping for reconciliation. But if they cross the line again, I will speak, and when I do, they will smell like rotten eggs—completely exposed,” he added.
Abure also took a swipe at Abia State Governor Alex Otti, the party’s only sitting governor, stating that the party did not receive any financial support from him.
“He never gave the party a kobo. If he claims otherwise, let him say so publicly. We supported these candidates because we believed in changing the political culture—not because of money,” Abure said.
The Labour Party chairman maintained that despite facing immense political pressure and being offered “billions of naira,” the party’s leadership stood firm and rejected all inducements.
“We resisted political interference and financial offers during the elections. Ironically, those same people are now working to discredit and remove us,” he concluded.
Abure’s statements come amid intensifying internal rifts and mounting allegations of mismanagement within the party. His remarks suggest a deeper crisis brewing within the Labour Party ahead of the next electoral cycle.
