The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has described the resignation of Kenneth Okonkwo as a relief for the party, emphasising that the LP remains strong as it prepares to challenge the current administration in 2027.

Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Arabambi dismissed concerns over Okonkwo’s departure, insisting that the party is not in crisis.

His remarks come after Okonkwo, a former spokesperson of the party, announced his resignation on Tuesday.

In his resignation letter, the Nollywood actor cited the party’s alleged “non-existence” as a key reason for his decision to pursue his political career elsewhere.

Reacting to Okonkwo’s exit, Arabambi said, “And we wish Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo well, his resignation is good riddance to bad rubbish. He should not speak about the Labour Party anymore.”

He further asserted that there was no leadership crisis within the party, stating, “There is no leadership crisis in the Labour Party. Labour Party is not going into extinction. It is just a figment of the imaginations of most of our detractors.”

Arabambi also accused Okonkwo of working against the party’s interests in the last general election, claiming he had ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“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,” he stated.

He added that the party is taking steps to ensure internal discipline and will not condone disloyalty.

“But in 2027, we are not going to have such political rascality in our party. The National Chairman is on a reconciliatory mission, which is why you see a lot of people being jittery.”

Addressing concerns over the party’s outstanding debts to vendors, Arabambi shifted responsibility to key figures who previously handled party finances.

“Two people will be able to answer that, that is Aisha Yesufu and Itua Ighodalo. They were in charge of the party funds and not even the party. They handled party money, and they should settle that,” he said.

In 2024, Arabambi had called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and other notable figures, including Peter Obi, over allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of party campaign funds.

He accused them of diverting over N12 billion and $15 million in donations meant for the Labour Party’s campaign.