{"id":110522,"date":"2024-02-15T11:15:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T10:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lp-crisis-im-disappointed-suspended-treasurer-speaking-truth-charles-awuzie"},"modified":"2024-02-15T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:40:07","slug":"lp-crisis-im-disappointed-suspended-treasurer-speaking-truth-charles-awuzie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lp-crisis-im-disappointed-suspended-treasurer-speaking-truth-charles-awuzie","title":{"rendered":"LP crisis: I\u2019m disappointed, suspended Treasurer speaking truth \u2013 Charles Awuzie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Amid the ongoing crisis in the Labour Party, LP, a Nigerian cyber security expert based in South Africa, Charles Awuzie, on Wednesday, suggested that the suspended party Treasurer, Mrs Oluchi Oparah might be speaking the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Awuzie, who supported the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said he is filled with deep disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>Oparah had accused the National Chairman, Julius Abure of denying her access to the party\u2019s financial records and bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p>She equally demanded that Abure should render account of party funds in excess of N3.5billion, being proceeds of sale of forms and sundry funds raised for the 2023 general.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the chairman had so far shunned all entreaties to open the party\u2019s books for scrutiny since the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms closed.<\/p>\n<p>As a response to the allegations, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Labour Party slammed a six-month suspension on Oparah.<\/p>\n<p>The National Publicity Secretary of LP, Mr Obiora Ifoh, in a media briefing, said the suspended Treasurer is a mole who was being used by dissidents to cause disaffection in the party.<\/p>\n<p>However, Awuzie, in a post on his Facebook page, suggested that the suspended Treasurer might be speaking the truth.<\/p>\n<p>The cyber security expert said he was deeply sad about the development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs one of those who helped mobilize resources for the Labour Party, I\u2019m deeply sad to read this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDear Obidients, protect the TREASURER of the Labour Party, Oluchi Oparah at all cost.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s speaking the truth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this point, I am filled with deep disappointment. Does it mean that we can\u2019t ever get politics right in this country?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Amid the ongoing crisis in the Labour Party, LP, a Nigerian cyber security expert based in South Africa, Charles Awuzie, on Wednesday, suggested that the suspended party Treasurer, Mrs Oluchi Oparah might be speaking the truth. 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