Kenneth Okonkwo Resigns from Labour Party over Claims of Leadership Failures

The former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has officially resigned from the party, citing internal and leadership crises.

Okonkwo, who served as the LP campaign spokesperson in the 2023 election, expressed his disappointment with the party’s current state.

In his resignation statement shared on his official X handle, Okonkwo emphasized his commitment to good governance and his desire to see Nigeria become a great country. However, he stated that this goal can no longer be achieved within the Labour Party as it is currently constituted.

“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 said.

Okonkwo also criticized the party’s lack of internal democracy, which he believes leads to the rise of incompetent and corrupt leaders in government. He emphasized the need for a decisive leader who can build a party with integrity and character from the grassroots level.

The Nollywood actor made it clear that his resignation is not motivated by any intention to join the APC or PDP. Instead, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Nigerian people and their aspirations for a better future.

Okonkwo’s resignation will take effect on February 25, 2025, which marks the second anniversary of the presidential election of 2023. After that, he will be open to joining other like-minded Nigerians in charting a great future for the country.

“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.