The Labour Party has responded to Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation and criticism of Peter Obi, saying that such attacks will not erode the trust Nigerians have in the former Anambra governor.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh on Monday, the party dismissed Okonkwo’s comments as attention-seeking.
The party noted that Okonkwo’s resignation was not surprising, given his history of switching parties. They also accused him of being a mole planted to instigate crisis within the party.
The Labour Party reaffirmed its commitment to Peter Obi as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 election. They expressed confidence that Nigerians, particularly the “Obidients” and youths, will continue to trust Obi, despite coordinated attacks from some quarters.
It reads, “Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the Labour Party didn’t come to us as a surprise. We also think that his attack on the party’s leader, Peter Obi is rather unfortunate however we will continue not to dignify him with any response as we understand that his attention-craving attitude knows no bounds.
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“If you recall, recently a former Director General of the party’s presidential campaign organisation resigned and rejoined the APC. Only last week, a former deputy Director General of the presidential campaign organisation also resigned and rejoined the APC. Today, it is the turn of Mr. Okonkwo, a former member of APC, who smuggled himself into the presidential campaign, and his destination is already known to us.
“Needless to say Nigeria is not in want of political jesters and jobbers whose stomach are their gods. Labour Party is not perturbed by his decision to move on and in fact, we wish him well in his future endeavours, whether in acting, law practice, politics or otherwise.
“We also wish to note here, that the party is aware of a few other persons who are planted as moles, who are presently instigating crisis within the party, and who have unsuccessfully attempted to hijack the party for the use of their paymasters. We urge them to act fast and do the needful before they are exposed and fumigated out of the party.
“Labour Party is keeping to its decision to stand with Peter Obi as its leader and presidential hopefully come 2027 presidential election and we are not apologetical about that position. Coordinated attacks from some quarters will not in any way diminish the trust Nigerians, particularly, the Obidients and youths in Nigeria have in him. We know that with him, a new Nigeria will be possible. Nigerians spoke loudly in 2023 and they will speak even louder come 2027.”
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