Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) Peter Obi was absent at the National Convention of the party at Nnewi in Anambra State on Wednesday.
The absence of these leaders did not stop the convention from holding, as the 387 delegates from the 36 States and Abuja peacefully attended the convention, with delegates accredited as early as 10 am amid tight security.
The Convention returned Abure as the National Chairman by a voice vote, while Umar Farouk Ibrahim was returned as the National Secretary.
Others returned are: Deputy National Chairman Clement Ojukwu; Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo Olunrufemi;
National Vice Chairman North Central Abraham Idoko; National Vice Chairman South East Ceekay Igara; National Vice Chairman South South Anthony C. Ezeagwu; Deputy National Secretary Rotimi Kehinde Adekunle; Deputy National Secretary, Innocent Okeke; National Treasurer Ngozi Doga; National Financial Secretary Dayo Ekong.
Others are National Publicity Secretary, Ifoh Obiora; National Organising Secretary Comrade Yahuza Ahmed; National Legal Adviser Barr. Kehinde Edun; National Women leader Mrs Dudu Manuga; National Youth Leader Prince Kennedy Ihanotu; Assistant National Youth Leader North West Abdulrahman Chindo; Assistant National Youth Leader South South Barry Auotu.
In his acceptance, Abure promised to make the party vibrant opposition and assured members of purposeful leadership.