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Doyin Okupe resigns from Labour Party, cites ideological differences

In a letter addressed to the chairman of the party, Julius Abure, Okupe who was one-time Head of LP’s presidential campaign organization, cited ideological differences for his resignation.

He explained that his lifelong alignment with right-wing and liberal democratic principles clashed with the party’s left-of-center ideology which made continued membership untenable.

“The Labour Party, your good self, and other members of your executives provided us with this veritable platform with no burdensomeness whatsoever and for which we were extremely grateful.

“We did contest the election on the platform of the Labour Party and lost. This makes it exceedingly difficult for me to continue to stay in the Labour Party which is ideologically rooted in the left of the center.

“I have been a rightist and a Liberal Democrat all my entire life. It is therefore this ideological conflict that makes me seek an exit so that I may continue my political activities with liberalism, sincerity and freedom.

“I wish to thank you in particular and other members of the leadership of the party for the cordiality and respect accorded to me as the Director General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organization.

“I wish you and the party success in your future endeavors. Long live the Labour Party. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Your brother, friend and compatriot, Omooba (Dr Doyin Okupe, Former Director General Obi-Datti Campaign Organization.”

Doyin Okupe resigns from Labour Party, cites ideological differences

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