Labour Party officials are warning the public to ignore fake nomination forms circulating online. Pictures showing former chairman Julius Abure distributing documents in Abia State triggered the alert.
Ken Eluma Asogwa, the party's National Publicity Secretary, issued the statement from Abuja on Wednesday. He said the party initially chose silence but decided to respond due to public concern.
Senator Nenadi Usman is the legitimate National Chairman, Asogwa noted. Only the official secretariat in Utako, Abuja, distributes valid nomination forms for 2027 elections.
Any forms from Abure or unauthorized sources are fraudulent, according to him. Party members and aspirants should reject these worthless papers immediately.
"Political scam artists are trying to deceive unsuspecting persons," Asogwa warned in the statement. He urged Nigerians to stay vigilant against such schemes.
Observers note Abure's activities appear concentrated in Abia State alone. This pattern raises questions about his motives, party insiders say.
Governor Alex Otti leads the Labour Party nationally. Sources close to him dismiss suggestions he'd yield to intimidation or blackmail tactics.
Abure continues claiming the chairmanship despite his removal from office. Legal experts note this amounts to impersonation under Nigerian law.
"He should know better as a lawyer," Asogwa stated plainly. The former chairman faces mounting legal consequences for his actions.
Law enforcement authorities are monitoring the situation closely, multiple sources confirm. Court cases against Abure may follow shortly, observers predict.
Party members across the country reported receiving inquiries about the fake forms. Many wanted clarity on their legitimacy before proceeding with candidacy plans.
The Labour Party has repeatedly distanced itself from Abure's recent activities. Officials describe his conduct as embarrassing and damaging to party credibility.
