How Labour Party Reacted To Kenneth Okonkwo's Departure: Insider Revelations And Party Reactions

Just hours after Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesperson for the Labour Party's (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, announced his resignation, the party has fired back with a scathing response. LP leadership has labeled Okonkwo as a "mole" within their ranks and dismissed his criticisms of Peter Obi, the party's leader.

Kenneth Okonkwo resigned from the LP on Sunday, citing ongoing internal strife and leadership issues that he believes are destabilizing the party. His departure comes amid a series of high-profile exits from the LP, including former campaign officials who have returned to the APC.

In a statement released on Sunday, LP's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, expressed that Okonkwo's resignation was anticipated. He described Okonkwo's departure and his subsequent attacks on Obi as "unfortunate" but not unexpected.

Ifoh stated, "Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from the Labour Party was not surprising. We have long viewed him as a mole within our ranks. His attacks on Peter Obi, once a close ally, are a mere attempt to gain attention. His departure is part of a larger trend of former party members rejoining the APC.ÔÇØ

He further noted that Okonkwo, who previously belonged to the APC, had infiltrated the LP during the presidential campaign. Ifoh emphasized that despite the disruptions caused by such exits, the LP remains committed to Obi as its leader and the presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

"The party's resolve to support Peter Obi remains unchanged,ÔÇØ Ifoh declared. "These coordinated attacks will not diminish the trust that Nigerians, especially the Obidients and the youth, have in him. We are confident that with Obi, a new Nigeria is within reach.ÔÇØ

The LP's firm stance signals their determination to move forward despite the challenges posed by internal dissent and external pressures.