Julius Abure
Julius Abure is a Nigerian politician and the former National Chairman of the Labour Party. His leadership faced criticism from party members, including Kenneth Okonkwo, who accused him of prioritizing personal interests over the party's stability, especially in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Abure's tenure was marked by internal conflicts and legal challenges that hindered the functioning of the party.
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Julius Abure is the former National Chairman of the Labour Party accused of attacking the party’s national secretariat.
Usman Faction Calls for Abure's Arrest
Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Julius Abure leads the faction of the Labour Party that rejected reconciliation moves by Dr Alex Otti.
Labour Party Crisis: Abure Rejects Otti's ReconciliationNigeria· 2026-02-03
Julius Abure is the chief of the Labour Party who has expressed regret over Peter Obi's actions.
Why Peter Obi is anti-democratic, says Labour Party chiefNigeria· 2026-01-11
Julius Abure is the leader of the National Working Committee of the Labour Party.
LP crisis: Abure warns Otti, others against parallel conventionNigeria· 2025-12-24
Julius Abure is the Factional Chairman of the Labour Party.
Abure, Wike Meet Amidst Labour Party CrisisNigeria· 2025-07-13
Julius Abure leads a faction of the Labour Party that issued an ultimatum to Peter Obi.
48 Hours to Quit Labour Party?Nigeria· 2025-07-03
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has rejected the ex-parte order issued by Justice M.A. Savage.
Abure's LP Rejects Court RulingNigeria· 2025-06-14
Julius Abure's leadership as the party’s recognised National Chairman was affirmed amidst controversy.
Anambra Election: Moghalu Unveils Running MateNigeria· 2025-06-14
Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party, recognized by Peter Obi during an interview.
2027 Election & Blackmail ClaimsNigeria· 2025-06-11
Julius Abure is a faction leader within the Labour Party involved in the party's leadership crisis.
Election 2027: Kingibe's Senate Seat TargetedNigeria· 2025-06-08
Julius Abure is the LP factional chairman accused of sabotaging the party's unity.
LP caretaker panel accuses Abure of sabotageNigeria· 2025-06-02
Julius Abure leads the National Working Committee of the Labour Party and is excited about Peter Obi's candidacy.
Abure’s camp welcomes Obi to be LP candidateNigeria· 2025-05-26
Julius Abure is the incumbent factional leader of the Labour Party.
LP factional chairman Okafor dumps party, says Obi can't govern NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-22
Julius Abure pledged that the Labour Party will provide more opportunities for women to contest in the 2027 general elections.
2027: Labour Party will provide opportunities for women to contestNigeria· 2025-05-22
Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party who is currently facing political challenges.
North Central LP chairmen back Abure, condemn Obi, Otti's actionsNigeria· 2025-05-22
Julius Abure is the recognised LP National Chairman affirming the leadership of the party.
INEC recgonises Abure faction’s nominee for Anambra gov pollNigeria· 2025-05-20
Julius Abure's leadership was rejected by Peter Obi and Alex Otti.
'It's karma,' ex-presidential aspirant mocks Labour Party over internal crisisNigeria· 2025-05-10
Julius Abure is the embattled National chairman of the Labour Party who announced the suspension of Governor Alex Otti.
Abure using Otti’s suspension to evade accountability – LP chieftainNigeria· 2025-05-08
Abure is the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party facing numerous allegations.
Abure probe begins, Kingibe, others suspendedNigeria· 2025-05-08
Julius Abure is one of the leaders involved in the leadership crisis within the Labour Party.
Peter Obi's ally quits LP over Anambra primary electionNigeria· 2025-05-04
Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party who responded to Governor Alex Otti's claims about party leadership.
We made you gov, Abure hits back at OttiNigeria· 2025-05-02
The governor also said that the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, was no longer the party’s leader, as his tenure had expired.
I don’t need to join APC to be close to Tinubu — OttiNigeria· 2025-05-02
Julius Abure led the National Working Committee of the Labour Party amidst internal conflicts.
Nigeria is already a de facto one-party state – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-01
Julius Abure is recognized by the court as the national chairman of the Labour Party.
APC not sponsoring me against LP – Lamidi ApapaNigeria· 2025-05-01
While LP’s crisis—centering around Julius Abure—has been settled by the Supreme Court.
Obi doesn’t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu – NLCNigeria· 2025-04-30
Olorunfemi stated that Mr Julius Abure-led LP National Working Committee never wronged Obi and others fighting against it.
Ignore calls to rejoin PDP, LP chieftain tells ObiNigeria· 2025-04-27Embattled National Chairman Julius Abure is involved in a leadership crisis within the Labour Party.
2027: Tinubu’s counter-attack scatters oppositionNigeria· 2025-04-27
Abure insisted he remained the authentic LP National Chairman.
INEC studies Supreme Court judgmentNigeria· 2025-04-25
Julius Abure is the national chairman of the Labour Party and is involved in a leadership tussle within the party.
I remain LP national chairman, says AbureNigeria· 2025-04-24Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party who is urged to resign to prevent a crisis in the party.
LP crisis: NLC demands Abure’s resignationNigeria· 2025-04-20