Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, announced his resignation on Sunday, citing ongoing internal strife and leadership crises within the party. In response, the Labour Party’s leadership labeled Okonkwo as a mole in their ranks, dismissing his departure as unsurprising.
National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh issued a statement on Sunday, asserting that party followers were well aware of Okonkwo’s dubious loyalty. Ifoh criticized Okonkwo’s recent attack on Peter Obi, the party’s leader and a former ally, calling it unfortunate and unnecessary.
“Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the Labour Party didn’t come to us as a surprise,” Ifoh said. “His attack on Peter Obi is rather unfortunate, but we will not dignify it with a response. His attention-seeking behavior knows no bounds.”
Ifoh highlighted a trend of resignations within the party, mentioning that former campaign organization Director General Doyin Okupe and a former deputy Director General recently left the Labour Party to rejoin the APC. He suggested that Okonkwo, a former APC member who had joined the Labour Party’s campaign, was merely following a known pattern.
Despite these departures, the Labour Party remains steadfast in its support for Peter Obi as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Ifoh emphasized that the coordinated attacks would not undermine the trust Nigerians, especially the youth and the “Obidients,” have in Obi.
“With Peter Obi, a new Nigeria is possible. Nigerians spoke loudly in 2023, and they will speak even louder in 2027,” Ifoh added.
