Under an imposing, symbolic and historical backdrop, the main actors of the political scene will meet on Wednesday, September 4 at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, in Umuahia. This major event marks a crucial stage for the Labour Party and reveals tensions with deep stakes.
At the heart of the debates, the controversial figure of Governor Otti, whose interference in the internal affairs of the party has provoked strong reactions, notably that of the National President, Julius Abure. The latter expressly warned Otti, inviting him to devote himself fully to the governance of his State and to let the party authorities settle their own differences.
In a spirit of reconciliation and unity, Dodoh Okafor, Special Adviser on Public Communication to Governor Otti, underlines the importance of this gathering to strengthen and unify the Labour Party. The event is expected to see key players such as Peter Obi, Governor Otti himself, former Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, as well as the executive members led by Julius Aburi.
The guest list is impressive, ranging from representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, to serving and former Senators, as well as members of the House of Representatives. Significantly, governorship candidates from various states, as well as former candidates from the six geopolitical zones of the country, will also be present.
This meeting is not just a ceremonial gathering; it represents a key moment for the stability and development of the party. The discussions, proposals and decisions that will result from it will have direct repercussions on local and national politics. In short, this event promises to be an unmissable event for the future of the Labour Party and, more broadly, for the political future of the country.