Labour Party moves to resolve rift with National Assembly members

To restore harmony and strengthen ties with its National Assembly caucus, the Labour Party (LP) leadership has inaugurated a three-member Intervention and Truce Committee to resolve lingering tensions between the party and its lawmakers.

The committee, led by Ben Etanabene (Chairman), with Mathew Nworgu and Chinedu Obika as members, were tasked with engaging LP legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives to address grievances and reinforce party unity.

Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Labour Party National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, acknowledged gaps in the relationship between the party and its lawmakers, emphasizing the need for urgent reconciliation.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh in a statement said Abure tasked the committee to submit its report in two weeks.

“You are our ambassadors in the National Assembly, and while we appreciate your contributions, there are gaps that must be bridged. This assignment is crucial to ensuring that all 40 of you are aligned with the party leadership. We expect your report within two weeks,” Abure stated.

The move is coming amid speculation of internal discord between the party’s leadership and some lawmakers. By initiating this reconciliation process, LP aims to solidify its influence in the National Assembly and maintain a united front as a formidable opposition force.

In their response, the three committee members pledged full commitment to the assignment, vowing to foster dialogue and restore cohesion between the party and its elected representatives.