The duo have been embroiled in a leadership tussle, with each claiming to be the legitimate chairman of the party.
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Leaving grudges aside, the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of Labour Party (LP) has congratulated the National chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure, as he clocked 52 years on Saturday.
The duo have been embroiled in a leadership tussle, with each claiming to be the legitimate chairman of the party.
A statement signed by the Apapa faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, said they were happy that Abure turned 52 in good health and wished him God’s sustenance.
It enjoined all party supporters and members of the public to join in the prayer for the good health of the celebrant, saying they had no personal grudge against Barrister Julius Abure.
“The quest to instil discipline and fairness in the running of the affairs of the party led to the ongoing face-off in the party,” it further stated, adding, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party wishes the former National Chairman, Comrade, Julius Abure, a happy 52nd birthday.
“The party is happy to note that the former National Chairman, has turned 52 in good health and wishes him God’s sustenance in the same.”