Former Edo State governorship aspirant under the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Imasuagbon, announced his resignation from the party, citing internal divisions and lack of leadership direction.
Imasuagbon’s decision was outlined in a resignation letter dated Wednesday, December 4, 2024, addressed to the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and copied to the Ward 2 Chairman in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The politician, who has previously been a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lamented that the Labour Party had strayed from its founding principles, failing to provide a credible alternative for Nigerians.
“Having consulted widely with my teeming supporters across the state, it is only expedient for me and my followers to make this decision,” he wrote.
Imasuagbon criticized the party’s leadership for fostering intra-party conflicts and stifling internal democracy.
He stated, “It is quite clear that the Labour Party has not learnt any lessons and is evidently not ready to entrench purposeful leadership at all levels.
Intra-party squabbles and power struggles are creating a toxic environment, making it difficult for members to remain committed.”
Reflecting on his contributions to leadership development and philanthropy over the past 25 years, Imasuagbon expressed disillusionment with the current state of the Labour Party, describing it as plagued by poor leadership, ineffective management, and autocratic decision-making.
“A critical look at the party today reveals that many notable leaders who founded it have already left,” he added.
Imasuagbon’s resignation follows his loss of the Labour Party’s governorship ticket to former Nigerian Bar Association President Olumide Akpata.
The party ultimately placed third in the 2024 Edo State governorship election.
