Oseloka Obaze, a prominent ally of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially resigned from the party. Obaze announced his departure in a letter addressed to the Labour Party Chairman of Ochuche Ward 406, located in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Obaze, a former United Nations diplomat and Secretary to the Anambra State Government under Obi’s administration, played a key role in the Labour Party’s presidential campaign. He also served as one of the strategic figures behind the "Obidient Movement."
In his resignation letter, Obaze expressed strong discontent with the party’s recent conduct, particularly the April 5, 2025, governorship primary election held in Awka. He described the process as deeply flawed, alleging it was marred by irregularities and questionable practices.
According to him, “The conduct and outcome of the Labour Party’s governorship primaries were riddled with irregularities that bordered on fraud and criminality. It was a complete departure from the party’s constitution, its core democratic values, and the principles of transparency and fairness.”
He further stated, “In light of these developments, I hereby resign from the Labour Party and disassociate myself from any of its future activities.”
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, Obaze confirmed the authenticity of his resignation letter, insisting it reflected his personal stance on the state of affairs within the party.
In addition to the flawed primary election, Obaze also cited unresolved internal conflicts within the Labour Party at the national level. He criticized the leadership for failing to resolve the ongoing factional dispute between Julius Abure and Senator Nenadi Usman, which he said has only deepened disunity within the party.
While Obaze did not reveal his next political move, his resignation marks a significant shift in Labour Party dynamics, given his long-standing alliance with Peter Obi. Notably, Obaze had earlier resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2022 to join Obi in the Labour Party, where he served as a top campaign strategist.
His departure may raise questions about internal cohesion in the party and the future direction of the Obidient Movement.
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