Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has announced his resignation from the Labour Party, effective February 25, 2025.
In a detailed post on X on Tuesday, Okonkwo explained that his decision was based on the party’s lack of effective leadership, stating that it is “non-existent in its current form.”
He highlighted that the tenure of ward, local government, and state party executives had expired due to the failure to conduct congresses as required by the party’s constitution. He also noted that the former National Chairman, Julius Abure, and his National Working Committee (NWC) had not held a legally recognized national convention, leaving the party without legitimate leadership.
According to Okonkwo, the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee was the only viable solution to restore the party but was hindered by legal battles initiated by Abure and his allies. He criticized Abure for allegedly blocking the emergence of a southern presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Declaring his loyalty to the Nigerian people, Okonkwo stated that after his resignation takes effect on February 25, 2025—the second anniversary of the 2023 presidential election—he will explore new political opportunities with like-minded Nigerians to pursue good governance.
