An Edo-based activist, Precious Oruche, popularly known as “Mama Pee,” has been taken into custody following a heated confrontation with Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The incident, which has drawn widespread attention, reportedly escalated further upon arrival in Benin.
Eyewitnesses say the confrontation began as Abure prepared to board a Max Air flight to Benin.
According to several accounts, Mama Pee approached him and accused him of being responsible for the hardships Nigerians are facing.
“Is this not Julius Abure? You’re the one frustrating Nigerians,” she reportedly said.
When Abure asked, “How can?” she replied, “In case nobody has told you, you’re the one frustrating Nigerians. What are you doing with the Labour Party? Police are looking for you. You’ve destroyed the Labour Party.”
The tension reportedly intensified in Benin. Videos circulating online show a physical scuffle near the airport exit, with individuals attempting to restrain or drag Mama Pee before security and immigration personnel intervened.
In one recording, Mama Pee claimed:
“Look at them! They want to beat me after I told Julius Abure he’s frustrating Nigerians. He brought thugs to harass me.”
She added that she saw Abure on the plane and accused him of using his connections to have thugs wait for her.
Following the arrest, Peter Akah, also known as “Peter for Nigeria,” released a video call for her immediate release.
He appealed to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebolo and Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika to intervene, alleging that she is a victim of political violence.
Meanwhile, the Abure-led faction of the Labour Party issued their own response.
The party described Mama Pee’s actions as an unprovoked attack and claimed that she continued recording videos even after the confrontation.
In a statement, National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh said:
“Abure was forced to be escorted to safety by security agents, while Mama Pee was handed over to police for questioning.”
The party also accused her of boasting in videos about connections to police, and vowed that she would continue targeting party executives.
The LP statement further called on the Inspector General of Police to investigate what they termed political provocation and cyberbullying, and asked party members to remain calm pending the outcome.
As of this report, attempts to reach SP Moses Yamu, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, for comment were unsuccessful.
However, a video published Saturday night shows that Mama Pee has been released from custody.
