The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has described the resignation of Kenneth Okonkwo as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” asserting that the party remains resolute in its mission to unseat the current administration in the 2027 general elections.
Arabambi made this statement during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television on Wednesday, a day after Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor-turned-politician, announced his departure from the party. In his resignation letter, Okonkwo cited the party’s perceived lack of structure as a key reason for his exit.
Reacting to the resignation, Arabambi wished Okonkwo well but advised him to refrain from commenting on the Labour Party going forward. He dismissed speculations of a leadership crisis within the party, emphasizing that LP is far from extinction despite what its detractors may believe.
Arabambi further accused Okonkwo of being aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claiming that the former LP spokesperson worked against the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the elections.
“The APC man has been working with President Tinubu before — that is Kenneth Okonkwo. He worked against Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections. We wish him well, and we will meet in 2027,” Arabambi stated.
Reiterating the Labour Party’s commitment to internal discipline, Arabambi assured that proactive measures are in place to eliminate individuals whose loyalties lie outside the party’s vision and objectives.
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