Kenneth Imasuagbon, a former governorship aspirant in Edo State under the Labour Party, has officially resigned from the party, citing internal divisions and lack of democracy as the primary reasons for his departure.
Imasuagbon submitted his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, December 4, 2024, addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and copied to the Ward 2 Chairman in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area.
A former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imasuagbon expressed his dissatisfaction with the party’s direction, stating that it had strayed from its founding principles.
He added that the Labour Party was no longer a viable and credible alternative for Nigerians.
The philanthropist and leadership advocate explained that, after consulting with his supporters, it had become clear that he could no longer align himself with a party plagued by power struggles, poor leadership, and a lack of vision.
He emphasized that, despite his long-standing commitment to the development of Edo State and Nigeria, he could no longer remain in a party that had failed to uphold its values.
Imasuagbon stated, “After consulting with my supporters, it is evident that my departure is the right step. The Labour Party has failed to foster leadership and democracy. Instead, internal conflicts and lack of clear direction have hindered its progress. Many founding leaders of the party have already left, and it is clear the party is not ready to provide meaningful leadership.”
Imasuagbon, who was defeated by Olumide Akpata for the Labour Party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2024 Edo governorship election, further criticized the party’s ineffective management and autocratic decision-making processes.
In the recent election, the Labour Party finished a distant third.
