Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure clarifies campaign fund management with Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo in Abuja

In the 2023 elections, the management of campaign funds for the Labour Party (LP) has been a subject of much speculation

However, Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, has provided clarity on the issue by shedding light on who actually controlled the party's campaign finances.

Key Figures: Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo

Contrary to the popular belief that the Labour Party was directly involved in managing its campaign funds, Abure pointed out that the responsibility lay in the hands of two individuals: Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo

They were appointed as the official signatories to the party’s campaign fund accounts.

This announcement came during a press conference held in Abuja after the National Executive Committee meeting of the party.

Clearing Up the Mismanagement Claims

There had been some accusations regarding the mismanagement of Labour Party funds during the campaign period.

However, Abure firmly denied these claims

He explained that the party’s focus was purely on winning the election and producing a president, leaving the management of resources to trusted individuals

The party didn’t meddle in how the campaign finances were handled.

The Party’s Role in the Campaign Fund Distribution

Abure emphasized that the Labour Party had no direct involvement in the allocation or distribution of campaign resources

Instead, they entrusted Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo with complete authority over the funds

These individuals were tasked with overseeing the financial operations, including handling campaign donations and ensuring the funds were properly distributed.

Donations and Payments to Polling Agents

As for donations, Abure clarified that the Labour Party did not handle any of the financial contributions made to support the campaign

All donations were sent to special accounts created specifically for campaign purposes, and Yesufu and Ighodalo were the only ones authorized to manage these accounts

They were also responsible for paying polling unit agents, a task that was carried out without the party’s direct involvement.

Final Words from the LP Chairman

In summary, Julius Abure's remarks put to rest any rumors of mismanagement by the Labour Party

He made it clear that the party's interest was in securing electoral victory, while the financial aspects were left in the capable hands of Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, ensuring that the campaign funds were handled with transparency and trust.