•Alexander Ombugu
A factional chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has alleged that his life is under threat and called on security agencies to provide him with protection and investigate the matter.
Ombugu made the allegation while speaking with journalists in Lafia, the state capital, today.
He said the alleged threats might be connected to his position on issues that arose during the party’s recently concluded primary elections in the state, reports Saturday PUNCH.
The LP chieftain, however, declined to identify those he suspected to be behind the alleged threats, saying such information would be better disclosed to security agencies to avoid compromising investigations.
He appealed to security agencies in the state to provide him with adequate security and immediately investigate the matter.
Ombugu added, “The whole issue is because I am standing by the truth, and some people within and outside the party are not happy about it.
“Today, my wife returned from where she went to buy something and was crying profusely. When I asked what had happened, she informed me that rumours that I will soon be attacked have already been spread everywhere.
“I tried to plead with her to calm down, but she continued crying, probably because of how she received the information.
“The fact is that I have not done anything wrong to anyone since I joined active politics. In carrying out my duties, I have always followed the laws guarding the Labour Party and our dear country, Nigeria.
“Therefore, I am appealing to the security agencies for adequate security coverage, and that a proper investigation into this matter should be carried out so that my life can be protected.”
Ombugu had, during a recent press briefing in Lafia, called for efforts by stakeholders to resolve the internal disputes within the party.
He also extended what he described as a hand of fellowship to all factions within the Labour Party in the state, warning that persistent disagreements among members could affect the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Ombugu said that, as the state chairman of the party, whom he claimed was recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission, it was his responsibility to work towards uniting members ahead of the elections.
“As Chairman of the party, I am ready to discuss extensively with any leader, stakeholder or group in the party to enable us to resolve all outstanding issues before the 2027 political activities will fully commence,” he said.
