Kenneth Okonkwo Announces Split from Labour Party and Peter Obi.
Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as the spokesman for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has formally ended his political affiliation with the Labour Party and its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In a statement posted on his social media account on July 27, 2024, Okonkwo explained his decision, attributing it to the ongoing internal crises within the Labour Party and Obi’s inability to address and resolve these issues. He expressed his disappointment in Obi’s leadership, stating that he has lost confidence in Obi’s capacity to unify the party and lead it to success in the forthcoming general elections.
Okonkwo’s criticisms were sharp and direct. He noted that Obi failed to use his influence to tackle the party’s internal challenges, which have persisted since the 2023 elections. This inaction, according to Okonkwo, has shown that Obi is incapable of building a robust political platform that could effectively compete with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Okonkwo detailed his disillusionment, stating that many Nigerians, including himself, had high hopes for the Labour Party post-2023 elections. He believed that Obi would harness the momentum and build a party of integrity. However, he was first taken aback when Obi publicly declared that his focus was on solving Nigeria’s problems rather than building a strong Labour Party. This statement made Okonkwo question Obi’s understanding of the importance of a solid party base.
Despite his initial support and defense of Obi, hoping for a private resolution to the party’s issues, Okonkwo found himself increasingly disappointed. He highlighted Obi’s failure to support the Labour Unions that founded the Labour Party, which further compounded the internal strife and confusion among party members.
Okonkwo’s statement also pointed out that Obi did not distance himself from the expired and allegedly corrupt National Working Committee (NWC). This lack of decisive action, according to Okonkwo, left the party members confused about Obi’s leadership and intentions.
Finally, Okonkwo criticized Obi for not supporting efforts to hold an all-inclusive convention that would ensure the participation of all Labour Party members in choosing their leaders. He expressed his frustration at having to represent a leader whose positions on critical issues he did not understand or agree with.
Concluding his statement, Okonkwo declared his decision to separate from Obi and the Labour Party, stating that he could no longer campaign for someone who he believed could not secure and sustain a political victory. He emphasized his commitment to continue his political journey independently, seeking to fulfill his vision for Nigeria without the association of Peter Obi.
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