Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:
- Abure urges ‘Obidients’ to register with the Labour Party
- The call was made at a town hall meeting in Lagos State.
- Abure frowns against parallel structures, calling them ‘counterfeit’.
- Elected LP members are called out for not financially contributing to the party.
- The party promises to address grievances within the Lagos State chapter.
‘Obidients,’ Your Party Needs You!
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Lagos, Abure, through the National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Obiora Ifoh, made it crystal clear: the Labour Party wants you! He emphasized that registering with the party is the key to owning it and participating in the upcoming congresses. Think of it as leveling up in the political game!
One Party, One Structure: No Room for Fakes!
Abure didn’t mince words when addressing the issue of parallel structures within the party. He warned that such activities would face serious consequences. According to him, the party only recognizes one official structure. He also added that those building other structures would eventually lose.
Money Matters: Are LP Politicians Paying Their Dues?
Here’s where things get a bit spicy! Abure revealed that elected Labour Party members haven’t been exactly generous when it comes to contributing financially to the party. He pointed out that, despite having six senators, about 30 House of Representatives members, and numerous State House of Assembly members, the party hasn’t received ‘one kobo’ from them at the national level since they were elected in 2023. Ouch!
He went on to compare this to other parties, where elected officials typically fund the party. Abure questioned whether it was fair for these members to want control over their constituencies without partnering with the party.
Lagos LP: A Promise to Address Grievances
Abure acknowledged that there might be some grievances within the Lagos State chapter of the party, particularly stemming from the 2023 general elections. He appealed to members to set aside their differences and promised to address genuine concerns, especially with the 2027 elections on the horizon.
Defections and a Look Ahead
The town hall meeting also saw some top political figures in the state defecting to the Labour Party, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape. With key stakeholders in attendance, including national and state lawmakers, the LP seems to be gearing up for a stronger showing in the coming years.
What’s Next?
Will the ‘Obidients’ heed Abure’s call and flood the Labour Party’s registration centers? Will the elected officials start contributing financially to the party? And can the LP resolve internal conflicts and present a united front for the 2027 elections? Only time will tell!
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