Former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has officially resigned from the party, citing internal turmoil and leadership failures.
Announcing his resignation, Okonkwo lamented the state of the party, stating, “My entrance to politics is for good governance, and I will continue to work for it to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great country of incorruptible men. This aim can no longer be realised within Labour Party as presently constituted.”
He further described the party as “non-existent” in its current form, noting that persistent crises have hindered its progress.
“Since the party is non-existent as presently constituted, I am constrained to resign my membership of the party to all Nigerians of goodwill who supported us when we needed them most and to pledge my continued loyalty to the Nigerian people in all I will decide to do in my political future,” he stated.
Okonkwo, a well-known Nollywood actor and politician, expressed his openness to joining another political platform that aligns with his vision for good governance.
He revealed that his resignation would take effect from February 25, 2025, marking two years since the 2023 presidential election.
“This resignation takes effect from the 25th of February, 2025, which marks the second anniversary of the presidential election of 2023, after which I will be at liberty to join other well meaning, and like minded Nigerians in charting a great future of good governance for this great country blessed by God,” he added.
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He also took a swipe at LP’s leadership, alleging that their tenure had long expired and that efforts to reform the party were obstructed by legal battles. He criticized the national chairman, Julius Abure, for allegedly prioritizing personal interests over the party’s stability.
The LP has been embroiled in leadership conflicts, with rival factions contesting Abure’s chairmanship. The crisis escalated when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that it did not oversee the party’s national convention. Additionally, allegations of financial mismanagement and legal disputes have further deepened divisions within the party.
In response to the ongoing turmoil, Okonkwo previously described the LP as “a secret society led by a group of clowns” and questioned its ability to organize a credible national convention. He also expressed disappointment in Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, stating that he lacked the capacity to secure and defend an electoral mandate.
Okonkwo initially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the LP in 2022, opposing the ruling party’s controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidential election. However, with the deepening crisis within the LP, he now appears ready to seek a new political platform.
His resignation marks another blow to the Labour Party, which continues to grapple with internal discord and questions about its leadership’s legitimacy.
via: Information Nigeria
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