Julius Abure, former National Chairman of the Labour Party in Nigeria, has publicly denounced an alleged violent takeover of the party's national secretariat in Abuja by a faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman and Abia State Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu. In a statement released on Tuesday by the faction's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, Abure described the incident as an unlawful and violent invasion. The statement highlighted that the takeover occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, with individuals allegedly forcing their way into the secretariat and preventing staff access while stealing valuables.

The statement detailed that security personnel reported that unidentified individuals stormed the Labour Party's headquarters at around 1 am, removing billboards featuring Abure and his officials and replacing them with those of Senator Usman. The faction's representatives have called out what they described as a brazen act against the Labour Party, stressing that such aggressive maneuvers threaten the democratic fabric of the party.

This incident underscores a deepening rift within the Labour Party as factions vie for control, raising concerns about the party's stability and future. Abure's condemnation reflects escalating tensions and a struggle for leadership recognition, as both factions assert their claims amid allegations of misconduct and illegal actions. The implications for the party and its political future continue to unfold, especially ahead of key electoral events in Nigeria.