The Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) of the Labour Party has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to investigate the alleged public harassment of the party’s National Chairman, Barr. Julius Abure, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Audu Caleb on behalf of the DMI Director General, the group described the incident as “disgraceful, dangerous, and unacceptable,” stressing that no political leader or citizen should be subjected to mob-style harassment in public spaces.

Abure was reportedly accosted on Friday by a woman identified as Precious Oruche, popularly known as “Mama P,” who hurled insults at him while recording the encounter, causing a public scene before security personnel intervened.

The DMI alleged that anti-democratic elements may have sponsored the confrontation and urged the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to caution his supporters to ensure that political activism remains peaceful and respectful.

“We condemn this attack on Barr. Julius Abure in the strongest terms. Such actions have no place in a democratic society,” the statement read.

The directorate also criticized Yunusa Tanko, leader of the Obidient Movement, for his recent public call for mass mobilization to support Mama P, warning that such rhetoric could inflame tensions.

The group further cautioned that failure to curb such actions could create a dangerous precedent where political supporters openly attack perceived opponents in public spaces.

“Nigeria’s capital and public spaces must remain safe, secure, and dignified. We will not allow street violence to define our democracy,” the statement added