2027: LP sets up diaspora affairs directorate, restructures mobilisation department

The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has approved the establishment of a Directorate of International and Diaspora Affairs.

National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh in a statement on Tuesday said the party leadership took the decision after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually.

The Party NEC also commended the Director General of the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration, Dr. Marcel Ngogbehei and his Secretary, Shiek Rufai Al-Sadique for the successes recorded in less than six months.

It urged the duo to intensify efforts in opening the party to all cadre of Nigerians.

“NEC also approved the restructuring of the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration. The party applauded the instant success achieved by this directorate less than six months after its inauguration,” Ifoh stated.

Ifoh revealed that the new directorate will be headed by Prof. Eddie Oparaoji while Aju Elumelu is appointed as the Secretary of the Directorate.

“Beside the task of managing the millions of Party members in Diaspora, they must come up with modalities on how diasporans will participate actively in various party congresses including the Ward Congress.

“NEC also directed that various committees which include Electoral Reform Committee, Political Education Committee and State Elders Council be inaugurated with immediate effect.”

Speaking on the need for the creation of the Electoral Reform Committee, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure said, “we note that the Labour Party is a major victim in the 2023 general election and will therefore pursue electoral reform in Nigeria.

“And for us to have credible, proactive leaders that will work in the interest of the people, the processes leading to the selection of these candidates must be credible, fair, and transparent.

“To this extent, Labour Party is poised to pursue holistic electoral reforms in Nigeria. The Committee must take cognizance of all our laws and institutions and therefore make recommendations to the party. “