NLC Seeks Removal of Labour Party Chairman Amid Ownership Dispute and Misconduct Allegations
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NLC accused Labour Party chairman Julius Abure of planning an "illegal" convention to extend his tenure and called for his resignation. LP dismissed the allegations.
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NLC mobilized members to picket LP headquarters, demanding Abure's removal over alleged financial misconduct and contempt of NLC president. LP faulted the action as an "abuse of power."
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Controversy stems from disagreement over ownership of LP - NLC claims it owns the party, but LP says NLC doesn't control it.
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Apapa faction of LP supports Abure, accuses NLC president of using NLC machinery to fight political enemies. NLC denies political motive.
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Experts say crisis shows disconnect between NLC as parent body and LP over ideology and control. Unclear if/how tensions will be resolved.