The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Abure’s arrest Wednesday afternoon was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5, Tijani Momoh.
Viral videos showed Abure being manhandled by policemen, even as LP supporters fought to prevent his arrest.
Abure’s arrest was also confirmed by LP national spokesman Obiora Ifoh in a statement.
He said, “The Labour Party on Tuesday had a very successful delegate election in Benin ahead of the Party Primaries scheduled to hold on Friday.
“The party chairman only this morning along with party governorship aspirants also kept a scheduled security briefing with the Department of the State Security.
“Abure was however arrested after the meeting by a combined team of DSS and Police officers. Abure, Ogbaloi and their aides were also manhandled.”
He alleged that the arrest was to frustrate the primary process and possibly interrupt the party’s participation in the governorship election.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
