The Labour Party (LP) in Imo State is facing a major crisis following a wave of resignations by senior members, including a prominent Senate candidate.
Deacon Chuka Solomon Obaego, a leading figure in the party and Senate aspirant for the Okigwe Zone (Imo North), formally resigned from the Labour Party with effect from April 30, 2026.
Obaego, who hails from Umuoke in Obowo Local Government Area, had been campaigning under the banner of “A Golden Dawn.”His departure has triggered a chain reaction, with several other party officials across the state also submitting their resignation letters.
Sources within the party described the exits as a “coordinated withdrawal” from the Labour Party’s structure in the state.
Although the resignation letters did not explicitly state reasons, insiders point to growing internal tensions and strategic realignments by members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The mass defection has created significant operational gaps for the Labour Party, particularly in Imo North Senatorial Zone, at a time of intense political realignment across Imo State.
As of Tuesday, the Labour Party leadership in Imo State had yet to issue an official statement on the development.
The exodus comes amid reports of lingering crises within the national structure of the Labour Party, further weakening the party’s position in the South-East state.
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