“Sheathe your swords” – Otti tells Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Celebration

The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has referred to as on the factional chief of the Labour Celebration, Julius Abure and his group to sheathe their swords.

Otti made the decision whereas reacting to the delisting of the Abure-led government by the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) from its portal.

The governor additionally described the Labour Celebration as a formidable power regardless of the exit of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Noting that LP has misplaced a very good variety of its members, together with lawmakers and members of its government committee, Otti stated the Labour Celebration stays robust.

“We remorse the exit of our former chief and presidential candidate. Whereas we remorse it, we’re working to resolve the issues within the occasion so that everybody can come collectively and make the occasion stronger.

“In my view, the occasion ought to come collectively and grow to be a stronger power. We’ve got additionally misplaced just a few members to defection, particularly some nationwide meeting members, interim nationwide committee members, however regardless of that, we’re nonetheless a really robust power,” Otti stated.

As well as, the governor additional referred to as on all aggrieved members of the occasion to come back collectively in direction of addressing the inner disputes rocking the Labour Celebration.

He stated there’s a must arrange a reconciliation committee because the Labour Celebration’s nationwide working committee has really helpful.

“The concept is to reconcile everybody who’s prepared and wishes to come back again to the occasion.

“I name on Julius Abure and his workforce to sheathe their swords and are available again to the occasion. As soon as they’re prepared to abide by the principles, we might be completely happy to obtain them,” he stated.