‘Don’t Make Our Mistake’ — Abure Warns NDC Over Peter Obi

The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has advised the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to be cautious in its dealings with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his supporters.

Abure gave the warning on June 8, 2026, while reacting to reports of disagreements within the NDC over the sharing of party positions and elective tickets ahead of future elections.

According to Abure, the NDC leadership, led by former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, was right not to hand over all requested positions to Obi’s camp. He said the Labour Party’s experience after the 2023 general election showed the dangers of allowing one political bloc to gain overwhelming influence within a party.

The Labour Party chairman stated that his party made major concessions when Obi joined its platform ahead of the 2023 elections. He said many of Obi’s supporters were accommodated and received party tickets during the election period because the leadership believed it was acting in the interest of the party’s growth and electoral success.

Abure, however, alleged that after the elections, several individuals who won political offices under the Labour Party platform failed to support the party leadership. Instead, he claimed they became involved in internal disputes and aligned themselves with efforts aimed at challenging the party’s leadership structure.

He maintained that political parties function better when influence and positions are distributed in a balanced manner among different groups. According to him, such an arrangement helps party leaders maintain stability and ensures they have loyal members who can support and defend the party when challenges arise.

Abure also accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of contributing to the leadership crisis that later affected the Labour Party. He claimed that disputes over the tenure of party executives created room for further divisions within the party after the 2023 elections.

The Labour Party leader further alleged that some prominent figures within the party moved to take control of its structure following the elections, deepening internal disagreements and weakening party unity.

His comments come at a time when reports of disagreements within the NDC have attracted public attention, particularly over the allocation of positions among various political groups that recently joined the party. The development has sparked debates about how opposition parties can manage competing interests while maintaining internal cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.

Abure said his remarks were based on lessons from the Labour Party’s experience and were intended as a caution to the NDC leadership as it navigates its own internal political challenges.