In a statement made available to journalists yesterday, CNPP raised concerns about the ongoing leadership tussle in the LP, accusing the major stakeholders of mishandling the internal ruckus.
In the statement, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for standing firm against apparent attempts to manipulate its officials into endorsing the results of the recent controversial national convention of the party.
Highlighting the prevalent lack of internal democracy in many Nigerian political parties, the statement praised INEC for upholding democratic principles by refusing to bow to pressure to validate the outcomes of the recent factional national convention.
The statement said: “Therefore, we call on Barrister Julius Abure to make himself the hero in the crisis by tendering his immediate resignation as the National Chairman of the party.”
It is worth mentioning that Nigeria is expected to function as a liberal democracy, where all democrats and democratic institutions should actively promote inclusive representation, the rule of law, and the safeguarding of the rights and freedoms of individuals within political parties.
The CNPP pointed out that the Julius Abure faction of the party made a mistake by organizing the national convention of the Labour Party without following the requirements of a court order.
By excluding NLC and other important stakeholders from the decision-making process, they failed to conduct a fair and comprehensive exercise.
