The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, lashed out at key figures within the party, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.

Abure, while addressing journalists in Abuja, denied allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement leveled against him, challenging his critics to publicly present evidence that they gave him or the party money during the last election cycle.

“I want to challenge all of them,” Abure said in a strongly-worded statement. “I saw some of them on television talking about corruption. Let any of them — from Peter Obi down — come forward and publicly declare what they personally gave to me or the party. Who brought the money? Who was it given to? Where was it sent? I challenge them today to come out boldly with or without evidence and say it. Otherwise, let them forever remain silent.”

Abure stated that he had remained silent in the past for the sake of unity within the party, but warned that the era of silence was over.

“As a leader, I kept quiet thinking they were making mistakes and would eventually come around,” he said. “When issues about election agents and funds came up, I said nothing because I believed I should accept the good, the bad, and the ugly within our fold.”

“But now that some have crossed the line, I have no choice. If they provoke me further, I will reveal everything. When I open my mouth, they will stink like rotten eggs no one wants to touch.”

The embattled chairman also took aim at Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, accusing him of making no financial contributions to the party during the 2023 elections — despite allegedly attempting to act as a major stakeholder.

“That governor who is jumping like a cricket from one point to another, we did not collect a dime from him,” Abure alleged. “If he gave money to anyone, let him come forward and say so.”

Recalling a private meeting with Otti, Abure added: “When we met at Transcorp, he asked me, ‘Chairman, what do I do for you?’ I told him, ‘Nothing. Use your money for your campaign.’”

Abure concluded by announcing plans to hold a world press conference to expose what he described as “the truth behind the attacks” and to respond comprehensively to the growing crisis within the Labour Party.

As the drama unfolds, political observers say the rift threatens to tear apart the party’s leadership structure and could undermine its credibility as a viable alternative in the Nigerian political landscape.

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