Kenneth Okonkwo’s defection not a surprise, he was planted – Labour Party

The Labour Party (LP) has labeled Kenneth Okonkwo as a mole, stating that his departure from the party was not unexpected.

The party expressed disappointment over Okonkwo’s recent criticisms of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing his actions as unfortunate and an attempt to seek attention.

News360 Nigeria reports that Okonkwo, a chieftain of the LP, on Sunday, said he no longer had confidence in the ability of Obi to build a party that can win elections.

According to the actor-turned politician, Obi has proved that even if the people vote for him, he does not have what it takes to secure the mandate.

He added that the recent happenings in the party have inspired him to make a determination to chart a new course for his political journey.

Responding, the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement, said Okonkwo’s resignation from the party did not come as a surprise.

Ifoh said the party viewed Okonkwo’s criticism of Obi as unfortunate and attention-seeking.

“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,” he said.

According to the LP spokesperson, the party remained committed to supporting Obi as its 2027 presidentia