Governor Alex Otti has tasked the newly inaugurated National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) to prioritise reconciliation among aggrieved members, warning that disunity could weaken the party ahead of future elections.
Otti, who is regarded as a national leader of the party, gave the charge on Tuesday in Umuahia during the inauguration of the Nenadi Usman-led NWC.
He urged dissatisfied members to remain open-minded and engage constructively with the party leadership as efforts are made to address internal grievances.
“I plead with aggrieved members to have a godly heart that would listen and reason with the party’s NWC as it reaches out to them,” the governor said.
He stressed the urgency of unity within the party, noting that elections are largely determined by numbers and cohesion.
“Any party that disperses its members would be shooting itself in the foot and hindering its progress during elections,” he added.
Otti expressed confidence in the leadership of the new National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, citing her background and integrity, and assured her of the party’s full support.
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In her acceptance speech, Usman pledged that the new leadership would meet the expectations of party members and work collectively to strengthen the party’s structure.
She called for unity and cooperation, emphasising that building a strong and viable party requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.
Also speaking, the party’s National Secretary, Iheanacho Obioma, expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in the new leadership and reaffirmed their commitment to repositioning the party for future electoral success.
He highlighted the convention’s theme, “Labour Party Rising, United for Victory,” and commended party members and supporters for their contributions to its growth.
Meanwhile, the party announced the lifting of the suspension on 26 members, including Hilda Dokubo, a move seen as part of broader efforts to foster unity and inclusiveness within its ranks.
The development signals a renewed push by the Labour Party to consolidate internal cohesion and strengthen its position ahead of upcoming electoral contests.