LP crisis: Abure’s camp celebrates as INEC publishes Moghalu’s name for Anambra election

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has declared it is the one officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The development comes after it announced that the INEC has published the name of Chief George Moghalu as the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the Anambra State governorship election.

The party made this known in a post on its official X handle on Monday, noting that INEC by so doing endorsed its leadership and legitimacy.

DAILY POST reports that the Labour Party has been embroiled in a protracted leadership crisis.

... read, “INEC has officially published the name of Chief Dr. George Moghalu as the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election.

“This development has reaffirmed the Labour Party under Barr Julius Abure’s leadership as the officially recognized party by INEC, endorsing its leadership and legitimacy.

“Heartfelt congratulations to Chief Dr. George Moghalu on this historic victory!
May your leadership and vision propel Anambra State to new heights. Congratulations also to the good people of Anambra State on this development! Kudos to Barr Julius Abure and his entire team for this victory. The Labour Party is marching forward with strength and determination.

“ELuPee Forward Ever, Backward Never!
Oswald!”