PHOTO: Former LP chairman Julius Abure visits Wike

Former Labour Party chairman Julius Abure visited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike at his Abuja home on Sunday.

Photos of the meeting were shared by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, on his Facebook page, sparking questions about the motive behind the visit.

The meeting comes amid internal turmoil within the Labour Party, particularly after a Supreme Court ruling that reportedly nullified Abure’s leadership.

Abure has maintained that he was not removed from office, while party leaders like Peter Obi and Alex Otti have aligned with the court’s decision.

Abure recently threatened disciplinary action against Obi for associating with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), perceived by some as Obi’s quiet departure from the LP’s fractious leadership.

Wike’s alleged role in frustrating Obi’s electoral chances in Rivers during the 2023 presidential poll has raised eyebrows about the meeting’s significance.

Political analysts suggest the meeting could signal a realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 elections or a strategic outreach by Abure amid his waning influence in the Labour Party.

Neither Abure nor Wike has issued an official statement on the outcome of the meeting.

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