By Perpetua Onuegbu
The Nanedi Usman-led National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party (LP) has set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate alleged gross misconduct charge against Mr Julius Abure.
The NEC also gave Abure 48 hours to explain why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him over the alleged misconduct.
Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Sen. Nenadi Usman made this known on Monday at a news conference in Abuja.
Usman said that the action was in the exercise of the NEC’s constitutional mandate and in strict accordance with the disciplinary provisions of the party’s 2019 Constitution, as amended.
“The NEC in session hereby announces the commencement of disciplinary actions against Mr Abure.
“These actions have started with the constitution of a special investigative committee to review the actions of Mr Abure, as it affects the image and integrity of the party.
“NEC gives Mr Abure 48 hours notice to show why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him for his numerous acts of gross misconduct against the party.
“They are actions that threaten the unity, integrity and public image of our party,” she said.
Usman further stated that NEC took the decision due to Abure’s continued impersonation and misrepresentation of the office of the National Chairman.
“We can no longer stand by while the values we hold dear – transparency, discipline and democratic accountability – are undermined from within.
“This press conference is convened to address the growing concern over the misconduct and internal rascality plaguing our party.
“At a time when Nigerians are yearning for credible leadership and they see the Labour Party as a beacon of hope, it is regrettable that we must battle internal sabotage from those who should know better.
“Rather than unifying the party, he undermines it. Rather than attract credible Nigerians to come and join, he alienates them. Instead of advancing our collective vision, he pursues narrow personal ambitions,” Usman said.
The former Finance Minister said it was most painful that Abure targeted those who had brought credibility and national visibility to the party.
