Wave of Defections Hits Imo Labour Party as Senate Candidate Resigns

Nigerianeye | 20-05-2026 08:42pm |

The Labour Party in Imo State is currently experiencing a significant crisis marked by the resignation of key members, including Deacon Chuka Solomon Obaego, a prominent Senate candidate for the Okigwe Zone. Obaego's resignation, effective April 30, 2026, has sparked a wave of departures among other party officials, who have also submitted their resignation letters. Insiders indicate that these exits are part of a "coordinated withdrawal" linked to increasing internal tensions and strategic shifts as the 2027 general elections approach. The mass defection has raised concerns about operational challenges for the Labour Party, particularly in the Imo North Senatorial Zone, while the party's leadership has yet to respond officially to the situation amidst ongoing issues within its national structure.

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