Labour Party’s Achonu Urges Peace, Denies Imo Chairman Ihejiagwu’s Dismissal

The leader of the Labour Party in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu, has denied rumors suggesting that Callistus Ihejiagwa, the party’s state chairman, has been removed following a stakeholders’ meeting.continue Reading>>>

Achonu clarified that no official congress has been held in Imo State to make such a change. As a result, Callistus Ihejiagwa continues to be the recognized State Chairman of the Labour Party in Imo.A statement issued by Chime Nzeribe, the Director General of Senator Athan Achonu’s Campaign Organization, emphasized the need to dismiss rumors surrounding the meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, and set the record straight.

Achonu further explained that, while National Chairman Julius Abure is dealing with ongoing legal challenges, the focus of the party should be on resolving issues peacefully and strengthening its unity, rather than fostering division.The statement highlighted that false claims about Ihejiagwa’s removal were baseless, and no discussions were held at the stakeholders’ meeting regarding changes in the party’s leadership.

Achonu, who was present at the meeting, stressed that Ihejiagwa remains the legitimate state chairman until a congress is held.Achonu also stressed the importance of unity within the party.

He said that Barrister Abure, as a major figure in the party, must collaborate with the Labour Party to ensure they emerge more unified and powerful. No individual is more important than the party itself, and their collective goal should be to build a force capable of transforming both Imo State and the nation.

He acknowledged the internal and external challenges facing the party in Imo, noting that such difficulties are common in politics. What matters, he said, is how the party responds to these issues. Citing an Igbo proverb, he suggested that problems can be solved, and peaceful resolutions are key to keeping the party strong.continue Reading>>>

Under Achonu’s leadership, the Labour Party in Imo will remain resilient and will not allow efforts to divide it to succeed. He called on members to continue supporting Callistus Ihejiagwa as the chairman until formal changes can be made through democratic processes.

Achonu also pointed out that the national executive, led by Abure, and the stakeholders are inseparable parts of the party, like the body and soul. For the party to thrive, both must work together.Finally, Achonu urged the Labour Party to find common ground and unite in its mission to deliver a better Nigeria, which only the Labour Party can bring about.