By Mercy Onyenweli
Ahead of Edo Governorship Election 2024, the National Chairman of Labour Party, Barr. Julius Abure has said that the Party Flagbearer will only emerge from votes of delegates in the primary election.
Barr. Julius Abure who is on a thank your tour to Edo State Labour Party Leaders and leadership of support groups disclosed this while briefing newsmen in the State.
According to him, Labour Party is prepared to demonstrate internal democracy in allowing delegates to decide who becomes the Party Flagbearer in the 2024 Governorship Election.
“We are going to look at the pedigree, capacity and antecedents of Aspirants to be sure, we don’t present the wrong Candidate to Edo People. Deep Pocket will not determine our choice of Governorship Candidate because Edo People believed in us, that was why we were given 79% Votes at the Presidential election, so ,for that kind gestures, we will reciprocate by presenting someone who we believe will Govern Edo People with human face and not a dictator”.
“I have not endorsed any Aspirants; rather, our doors are opened for new members ,as our Primary Election is going to be competitive. You know, over the years, our quarrel with People Democratic Party and All Progressive Congress is that, they lack internal democracy because they imposed moneybag politicians on the People who after emerging in their positions, sabotage the people with bad leadership”.
Barr. Abure further commended the State Leadership of Labour Party led by Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi for standing tall with him in his moment of trials, and also showing exemplary leadership attributes by holding the home front strong for him.
According to Barr. Julius , his visit to Edo State has enabled him to address internal wrangling in the Party where all aggrieved members have place their grievances behind and prepared to chart the way forward to ensure Labour Party produces the Governor of Edo State.
“I am in Edo State basically to appreciate leaders of the Party especially my ward leaders whose support I have enjoyed before, during and after the election. My ward is the stronghold of PDP, for members of the party to vote massively for Labour Party in the past Presidential Election and the State House of Assembly Election, I believe we are going to enjoy same in the Governorship Election”.
He further commended the Media Practitioners in the State for their coverage before, during and after the election. He however solicited for more coverage as the Party gets prepared to participate in the Governorship Election with the mission to take over Osadebey Avenue come 2024.
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