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According to a report by Daily Post on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, has advised the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to avoid concentrating excessive political influence in the hands of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his supporters within the party structure.
Abure stated that political leaders must ensure a fair distribution of authority and positions to maintain stability and protect the interests of all stakeholders within a political organization.
The Labour Party leader made the remarks in a statement released on June 8, 2026, while responding to reports indicating disagreements within the NDC regarding the sharing of elective positions.
The reported disputes centered on the allocation of political offices and the demands made by various interest groups within the party ahead of future political activities.
Abure noted that the decision of the NDC leadership, under the chairmanship of Senator Seriake Dickson, not to approve every request made by supporters of Peter Obi was justified.
According to him, the action reflected lessons learned from the Labour Party’s experiences during and after the 2023 general elections, which he said highlighted the importance of balancing political interests within a party.
He alleged that a number of politicians who secured elective positions on the platform of the Labour Party later became critical of the party’s leadership instead of contributing to its growth and development.
According to Abure, some office holders failed to remain committed to the party that provided them with the opportunity to attain political positions.
The Labour Party chairman further claimed that many beneficiaries of the party’s platform eventually aligned themselves with Peter Obi and became involved in disagreements concerning the party’s leadership and internal structure.
He suggested that these developments created challenges for the party and contributed to ongoing disputes over its direction and administration.
Abure also maintained that the Labour Party leadership made considerable sacrifices in the build-up to the 2023 general elections.
He stated that the party accommodated the interests and aspirations of Peter Obi and a large number of his supporters, believing that such concessions would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects and unity.
Speaking on the need for political balance within party structures, Abure emphasized that leaders should ensure that influence and positions are shared among different groups to prevent internal conflicts and safeguard loyalty within the organization.
He said: “It is very good for Seriake Dickson not to have given Obi supporters all they needed in the NDC. He needed to bring his own people so that when the chips are down, he will also have people that will speak and defend him,” he added.
