The Labour Party (LP) in Edo State has condemned the reported assault on its factional National Chairman, Julius Abure.
The State’s LP Chairman, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, made the position of the party known during a press briefing on Monday in Benin.
Recall that NPO reported that Abure was attacked at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and later at the Benin Airport, by Nigerian female activist, Precious Oruche, popularly known as “Mama Pee for challenging the Labour Party’s factional National Chairman.
Mama Pee had in a live video recorded and shared on X, challenged Abure who was about to board a Max Air flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
In a confrontational exchange, the activist accused the factional leader of the Labour of frustrating Nigerians.
Ativie urged the Commissioner of Police to immediately arrest the suspect and extend investigations to uncover possible sponsors of the incident.
“The party will not allow itself or its leaders to be intimidated or humiliated by anyone, regardless of their connections.
“The culprit has clearly crossed the line, and we shall seek legal protection against any premeditated attacks on the party or its officials,” she stated.
She reaffirmed Abure’s position as National Chairman, noting that his tenure was renewed in 2024 at Nnewi, Anambra, for another four years.
Ativie also called on the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to guide his supporters with accurate information.