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Labour Party To Refund N25m Nomination Fund To Family Of Deceased Gov Aspirant In Imo
Labour Party (LP) has taken the decision to refund N25 million nomination fee to the family…
Labour Party (LP) has taken the decision to refund N25 million nomination fee to the family of a deceased governorship aspirant, Humphrey Anumudu of the party in Imo.
VerseNews Nigeria reports that this was disclosed in Abuja on Tuesday by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure after meeting with National Assembly-Elect members of the party.
“You will recall that one of our aspirants in Imo State lost his life. I am pleased to announce to members of the public and members of the Labour Party family and his immediate family that the party will refund the nomination fee of N25 million that he spent.
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“We feel that we need to do this the support the family and show leadership of compassion, of empathy and that is whet the Labour Party stands for,” Abure said while addressing journalists.
This Online News Media reports that Anumudu had purchased the party’s form to contest the LP primary ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State but died last week.
What you should know
- Humphrey Anumudu who is from Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in Mbaitoli Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State was confirmed dead in his house by his family.
- According to reports, he died after returning from a meeting at the LP secretariat in Abuja.
- Anumudu was a multi-billionare and a politician until death
- He has been contesting for governorship seat of Imo State since 1998
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