Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure has responded fiercely to recent internal criticisms, targeting prominent figures such as the party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
The response follows allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement within the party.
Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Abure challenged his accusers to publicly declare any money they claim to have given him or the Labour Party during the election period.
He denied receiving funds for personal use and issued a warning that if provoked, he would reveal damaging secrets.
“I want to challenge all of them—from Peter Obi downward—to come out and say what they gave to me or to the party,” he said. “Who brought money? Who was it given to? Let them speak now or forever remain silent.”
Abure explained that he had remained quiet out of respect for party unity but could no longer stay silent as he believed the attacks had crossed a line.
“As a leader, I kept quiet thinking they were just making mistakes and would come around,” he said. “But if they push me further, I’ll open my mouth, and when I do, they will stink like rotten eggs.”
He announced plans to hold a global press conference to fully address the internal strife within the party.
Abure also took aim at Governor Alex Otti, alleging the governor did not contribute financially to the party during the last elections.
“That governor hopping like a cricket—we didn’t collect a dime from him,” Abure claimed, recalling a conversation with Otti where he allegedly advised the governor to fund his own campaign instead.
The remarks underscore growing divisions within the Labour Party as internal battles threaten its stability ahead of future elections.