As the leader of the Labour Party in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu wishes to address the recent developments and dispel the unnecessary speculations following the stakeholders’ meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State.

It has come to our attention that certain individuals are falsely claiming that the State Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa, has ceased to hold his position following the meeting. We categorically state that these claims are without merit. At no point during the stakeholders’ meeting, which Senator Achonu personally attended, was there any discussion regarding changes to the State Executive. The fact remains that no congress has been held, and until such a congress takes place, Callistus Ihejiagwa remains the duly recognized State Chairman of the Labour Party in Imo State.

Furthermore, we remind all party members that while our National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, continues with his legal battles, we are hopeful for a peaceful resolution to all disputes. Our priority is to strengthen the party, not divide it. As a key stakeholder, Barrister Abure must work with the Labour Party to ensure we emerge stronger and more united. No individual, including Barrister Abure, is greater than the Labour Party. Unity is essential, and our focus is on building an indomitable force capable of transforming both our state and nation.

In Imo State, we face numerous internal and external challenges. However, it is important to note that such challenges are not unusual in a political setting. What matters is how we resolve them. As the Igbo adage goes, “It is only a dead man whose neck cannot be adjusted.” We must accomodate alternative voices, learn lessons and strive for peaceful resolutions to keep the party on a strong footing.

Under Senator Achonu’s leadership, we will not allow the enemies of the Labour Party to prevail. Any attempts to destabilize our ranks will not succeed. We call on all members of the Labour Party in Imo State to remain resolute and committed to supporting the leadership of Callistus Ihejiagwa until a congress is held, and any changes are made through our democratic processes.

For the Achonu campaign, the Abure-led national executive is like the shell of the body, while the stakeholders represent the soul—neither can exist without the other. The Labour Party must find a way to come together and ensure we achieve the Nigeria of our dreams, which only the Labour Party can guarantee.

Let us focus on what truly matters—strengthening the Labour Party to deliver the positive change our people deserve.

Thank you.

Signed,
Chief (Engr.) Chime Nzeribe
Director General, Senator Athan Achonu Campaign Organisation.

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