Peter Obi’s ally, Oseloka Obaze, dumps Labour Party

Peter Obi’s ally, Oseloka Obaze, dumps Labour Party

Oseloka Obaze, a prominent associate of Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has formally withdrawn his membership from the party.

Obaze announced his departure in a resignation letter addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Awka, on Sunday.

A former United Nations diplomat, Obaze previously served as Secretary to the Anambra State Government during Obi’s tenure. He had played a key role as an adviser and leading figure within the party before his resignation.

He explained that his decision was in protest against the Labour Party’s conduct during the April 5 governorship primary election in Anambra.

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“By virtue of this letter, I hereby tender my resignation from the Labour Party (LP),” he stated.

“The processes, conduct and outcome of the Labour Party governorship primaries held on April 5, 2025 in Awka, were fraught with outright irregularities, bothering on fraud and criminality.

“It was not in tandem with either the party’s Constitution and espoused core values or true tenets of democracy.

“As such, I hereby disassociate myself henceforth from the Labour Party,” he declared.

Speaking with journalists, Obaze confirmed the authenticity of his letter, saying, “the letter was real and speaks for itself.”

He also pointed to the unresolved leadership tussle at the national level of the party, criticizing the failure to reconcile the factions led by Julius Abure and Senator Nenadi Usman.
Obaze did not reveal his future political plans.

He had previously left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2022, just a week before Peter Obi also moved to the Labour Party. Obaze went on to become Obi’s campaign manager and a key strategist of the Obedient Movement.

Peter Obi’s ally, Oseloka Obaze, dumps Labour Party