In a recent statement, Barrister Julious Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, expressed his dissatisfaction with the current leadership in Nigeria, referring to them as “the same characters” responsible for the hardships faced by Nigerians.
The statement, issued on Sunday, reiterated the party’s stance on the upcoming Presidential Inauguration scheduled to take place in Abuja on Monday.
Abure emphasized that Nigeria deserves a government that can effectively manage the country for the benefit of all citizens, with sincerity, creativity, and discipline.
He called for a government that can alleviate the struggles faced by families in meeting their basic needs, tackle corruption, rebuild national institutions, and reposition the country in all aspects.
While acknowledging that Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is set to swear in the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, as President following the disputed 2023 Presidential Election, Abure emphasized that the genuine will of the Nigerian people, as expressed on February 25, 2023, cannot be ignored.
Abure stated that the election results showcased a significant mobilization and affirmation of the people, indicating a desire for a new order where citizens have a greater say in governance and play a more active role in development implementation and oversight.
He expressed the trust placed in the Labour Party and its Presidential ticket, Mr. Peter Obi and Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, by the awakened Nigerian populace from diverse backgrounds.
Highlighting the irregularities witnessed during the election, Abure mentioned instances of violence, malfunctioning electoral devices, and the interference of State Governors and public officials, particularly from the APC, in the voting process.
He alleged that after the votes were counted, a deliberate act of criminal conspiracy occurred, as party officials, predominantly from the ruling APC, disrupted collation centers nationwide, tampering with result sheets to favor their candidate.
The Labour Party has taken the matter before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, seeking justice and resolution.
Abure urged supporters and all Nigerians to express their grievances lawfully, remaining within the boundaries of the law.
He expressed confidence that justice would prevail, allowing Nigeria to embark on a new direction towards unity, trust, and genuine national growth.
