Just In : Labour Party chairman, Abure arrested

Julius Abure, the national chairman of the Labour Party, has been arrested in Benin, the Edo State capital.

He was arrested on allegations of premeditated attempted murder and brutal assault amongst other infractions.

Viral photos circulating on social media captured the moment he was apprehended and whisked into the van by the police.

The criminal Labour Party @NgLabour national chairman Julius Abure @Julius_Abure, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police @PoliceNG for fraud and other financial crimes today in Benin, Edo state. pic.twitter.com/zapCzdwpju

— 99% OPPRESSED. (@PIDOMNIGERIA) February 21, 2024
This arrest comes amidst a backdrop of a corruption scandal involving Abure.

He was accused by a suspended treasurer of the Labour Party, Uche Opara, of embezzling three billion naira party funds.

Despite the allegations, the party denied any wrongdoing on Abure’s

State chairmen of the Labour Party yesterday passed a vote of confidence on Abure just yesterday.