JUST IN: Abure re-elected as LP national chairman

Julius Abure has secured his re-election as the National Chairman of the Labour Party for a second term, with unanimous support from delegates, Channels TV reports.

The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr Ikechukwu Emetu, announced the winner at the party’s national convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday.

Abure has been engaged in a conflict with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, headed by Joe Ajaero.

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