Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has called for calm after the court declared Julius Abure as the National chairman of the party.
Obi, in a personally signed statement on Wednesday, said he, Governor Alex Otti, along with the Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the Labour Party, have met on Tuesday to discuss and review the court judgement.
Recall the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, ruled on Tuesday that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must officially recognise Julius Abure as the legitimate Chairman of the Labour Party.
Reacting to the development, Obi said he and others would continue to engage in discussions and consultations while refusing to be distracted from the issues affecting the people.
The former Anambra State Governor added that he has always known that the task of creating a new Nigeria will not come without challenges.
He wrote: “Yesterday, Governor Alex Otti and I, along with the Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the Labour Party, convened to discuss and review recent developments, including the judgment delivered by an Abuja High Court on the same day.
“I urge all members of the Labour Party to remain calm and patient as we continue to engage in discussions and consultations.
“Our goal is to emerge stronger and more unified, standing together as one united front.
“We must not allow this to divert us from addressing the pressing issues affecting our people today.
“We have always known that the task of creating a new Nigeria that is possible will not come without challenges. -PO”