Kenneth Okonkwo has resigned from the Labour Party, citing leadership failures and internal crises. The Nollywood actor-turned-politician criticized the party’s inability to hold congresses and accused its leaders of stalling reforms. His resignation takes effect on February 25, 2025, as he considers new political alignments for the future.
Nollywood veteran and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has formally resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal leadership struggles and constitutional breaches. His resignation will take effect on February 25, 2025, marking the second anniversary of the 2023 presidential election.
Announcing his decision via a post on X, Okonkwo criticized the party’s failure to conduct statutory congresses at ward, local government, and state levels, as required by its constitution. He argued that since these leadership positions had exceeded their tenure without fresh elections, the party was operating without legitimate governance structures.
He also pointed out that the former National Chairman, Julius Abure, and his National Working Committee had not held a legally recognized national convention. According to Okonkwo, this has left the Labour Party without a clear leadership direction.
To address the crisis, the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) had appointed a Caretaker Committee led by Senator Nenadi Usman to oversee congresses and a convention. However, Okonkwo lamented that legal disputes initiated by Abure’s faction had stalled the process, preventing necessary reforms.
The actor-turned-politician hinted at his next move, stating that he remains committed to advancing good governance in Nigeria. He noted that if the Labour Party had been serious about challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027, its leadership would have prioritized internal unity and fairness.
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