Oseloka Obaze, a close associate of Peter Obi and former campaign manager, has resigned from the Labour Party (LP), citing fraudulent conduct during the April 5 Anambra governorship primaries and unresolved national leadership disputes within the party.
- Obaze submitted his resignation to the LP chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State.
- He condemned the April 5 primaries as marred by fraud and criminality.
- Cited the ongoing leadership crisis between Julius Abure and Nenadi Usman as a reason for his departure.
- Obaze previously left the PDP in 2022, shortly before Obi's departure to LP.
- His resignation follows a series of defections from LP to PDP in Enugu State.
Obaze's departure signals deepening fractures within the Labour Party. As a former UN diplomat and key figure in Obi's 2023 presidential campaign, his exit underscores growing dissatisfaction with the party's internal processes and leadership disputes. This move may prompt further scrutiny of LP's commitment to democratic principles and could influence the party's cohesion ahead of future elections.
With prominent figures like Obaze exiting, the Labour Party faces critical questions about its internal democracy and unity. Will these challenges hinder its momentum as a rising political force in Nigeria?
