The Labour Party (LP) has publicly disowned Kenneth Okonkwo, its former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, after he announced his resignation from the party.
Okonkwo cited internal crises and leadership struggles as reasons for his departure, stating that the party was not ready for the 2027 general elections.
However, the LP leadership dismissed his concerns, accusing Okonkwo of seeking attention and relevance.
National Secretary Umar Farouk stated that Kenneth Okonkwo had already left the party and was repeating his resignation to stay in the spotlight.
Farouk also criticized Okonkwo’s political career, saying he had been in multiple parties, including APGA, PDP, and APC, and didn’t deserve to be in any political party because he wasn’t a good politician. “Let him carry his bag and return to Nollywood where he came from. He should leave us alone,” Farouk said.
Okonkwo had previously accused LP National Chairman Julius Abure of prioritizing personal interests over the party’s progress.
However, the LP leadership remains unconcerned about Okonkwo’s departure, with Farouk saying that Okonkwo’s resignation was not a surprise.
The actor-turned-politician had announced his resignation on Tuesday, stating that he would continue to work for good governance outside of the Labour Party.
His resignation takes effect on February 25, 2025, marking the second anniversary of the 2023 presidential election.
