The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has extended an olive branch to members who have been fraternising with other political parties, urging them to return to the fold.
Abure, the National Chairman of the party, made this appeal while briefing journalists on the outcome of the party's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday.
According to the chairman, the party is willing to welcome back estranged members provided they acknowledge their actions and formally apologize.
"The constitution of the party is very clear, and the constitution of Nigeria is equally clear, that you cannot belong to two political parties at the same time," Abure stated.
He further emphasized that while the party has been monitoring members who are "romancing other parties," they are offering a path to reconciliation before any disciplinary measures are taken.
"We are, therefore, using this opportunity to say that our doors are open. They should sheathe their swords and come back to the house," he said.
In a conciliatory tone, Abure added, "If they come back and apologise, we are ready to forgive them because we believe that there is no victor and there is no vanquished."
This call for unity comes amid ongoing factional disputes within the Labour Party, which has seen some prominent members aligning with other political entities ahead of future electoral contests.
Political analysts view this move as a strategic attempt to consolidate the party's base ahead of the 2027 general elections, where the Labour Party hopes to build on its surprising performance in the 2023 polls.
The reconciliation effort also follows reports of meetings between the party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, and Abure, aimed at healing the rifts within the party.
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