LP CRISIS: Dr. Okundaye Spits Fire, Calls For Postponement Of Congress

By Simeon OSAJIE

A Chieftain of the Labour Party ( LP) land  National Coordinator of the  Party Patriotic Members Congress (PPMC), Dr. Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye has called on the national leadership of the party to postpone the congress  to give room for proper and coordinated  exercise.

Dr. Okundaye was speaking against the background of the crisis currently rocking the party in view of how the Congress should be conducted.

He said the need to speak out became necessary because conducting the Congress at this point in time will cause more crisis in the party than good.

The LP chieftain expressed  dismay that the National Chairman, Barr. Julius Abure has not handled the crisis properly but what he has done  can spell doom for the party especially in Edo State where the governorship election is expected to hold on 21st of September, 2024 

The Coordinator,  Labour Party Patriotic Member Congress said it is sad to see the party which some of them built over the years been in the verge of collapse because of the  attitude of some persons that does not mean well for the party.

He explained that the best way to go is for the party to abide by the tenets of the Constitution and in accordance with INEC guidelines on how to conduct the Congress so as not to destroy the party totally saying the only way to achieve such is to postpone the congress.

The Labour Party bigwig who bemoan the attitude of some of the leaders of the party in trying to destroy it said members should not forget the democratic principles the party has been build upon over the years.

He however warned that those planning to instill more crisis in the party to have a rethink as they won’t fold their arms and see their effort been crumbled. 

On the issue of factionilazation of the Obedient Movement, the pioneer member of the group described it as unfortunate  maintaining that those involved were originally not dedicated members but involved for their selfish interest.