Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has issued a direct challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to wield the symbolic broom of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a vigorous fight against corruption.
A Christmas Call for Action Against Graft
In his Christmas message made public on Friday, December 26, 2025, Abure warned that no government can survive or thrive without confronting corruption head-on. The statement was released in Abuja by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
Abure did not mince words, criticising the Nigerian ruling class for a profound lack of empathy and selflessness. He argued that the nation's resources, which are currently "cornered by a few individuals," should be redirected to benefit the masses.
"Nigeria can only get better when leaders have empathy for the common Nigerians by exhibiting selflessness," Abure stated. He emphasized that this shift in attitude would end the "primitive acquisition of wealth" and free up funds for critical development.
The APC Broom as a Tool for Cleansing
Directly addressing the President, Abure made a potent symbolic appeal. "I call on President Tinubu to use the broom, which is his party's logo, to sweep away corruption in the country because no government can survive until corruption is fought to a standstill," he declared.
This call to action frames the APC's emblem not just as a political symbol, but as a mandated instrument for national cleansing, placing the onus squarely on the President to live up to his party's imagery.
Leadership Lessons from Christ and Founding Fathers
Drawing parallels with the season, Abure highlighted the humility and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, qualities he lamented are scarce in modern Nigerian leadership. He issued a stark warning about the consequences of this absence.
"Until leaders of today imbibe the sacrificial attributes of our founding fathers, including Malam Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Malam Aminu Kano, amongst others, Nigeria will continue to struggle," he cautioned.
Abure's message also touched on the nation's security challenges. He commended the efforts of security agencies—the military, the State Security Services, and paramilitary groups—for maintaining peace during the festive season. However, he stressed that these forces must be adequately motivated to sustain their critical operations.
Concluding with a note of hope, the Labour Party chairman urged all Nigerians to pray for improved security and governance. He reiterated that tangible progress is contingent on leaders demonstrating genuine empathy and selfless service to the people.
