In a surprising turn of events, the national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has been apprehended by the Nigerian Police for alleged involvement in fraud and other financial crimes.The arrest took place today in Benin, Edo state.
This development comes on the heels of the recent suspension of the Labour Party’s national treasurer, Oluchi Opara, who received a six-month suspension. Opara had raised an alarm concerning the alleged misappropriation of 3 billion Naira donated to the party during the 2023 general election by the national chairman, Julius Abure.
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As of the time of compiling this report, Ejes Gist News has not been able to independently confirm the arrest.
However, an investigative journalist familiar with the situation has corroborated the news of Julius Abure’s arrest to our correspondent.
Abure has faced criticism after being accused of misappropriating Party funds totaling more than N3 Billion
The unfolding events surrounding the Labour Party’s internal affairs raise questions about the transparency and financial integrity of political processes within the party.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
