Labour Party in Disarray as Diaspora Chairman Announces Exit, Shares Next Move
- Hon. Chike Amadichi, the Diaspora Chairman, has left the party to join the APC, amid other defections
- Amadichi cited personal motivations and consultations focused on enhancing Nigeria’s leadership
- He aims to leverage his global network for investments and growth under President Tinubu’s leadership
Hon. Chike Amadichi, the Diaspora Chairman of the Labour Party, has officially announced his resignation from the party and revealed his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
This significant development comes at a time when six serving members of the House of Representatives have also defected from the Labour Party, adding to the political reshuffle in Nigeria.
Labour party (LP) diaspora chairman Amadichi exits party
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Amadichi’s reasons for leaving
Returning from London, Amadichi cited personal reasons for his departure but emphasized that his decision was guided by extensive consultations aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s leadership and political landscape, as reported by Leadership.
“My decision to leave the Party is personal, and my resolve was anchored on several consultations on how to better the country’s leadership and political space,” he said in a statement.
Amadichi expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the party’s supporters abroad, particularly commending the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Barr. Julius Abure.
He highlighted his role in establishing over 12 chapters of the Labour Party globally and reiterated his commitment to leveraging his international connections to attract foreign investments, Vanguard reported.
“I am joining the ruling party to offer my services to Nigerians under the able leadership of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I have officially sent my letter of resignation to the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barr. Julius Abure, thanking him for the opportunity to serve millions of the Party supporters in Diaspora,” Amadichi added.
Osita Chidoka dumps PDP
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG earlier reported that a former minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, on Friday, November 29, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Chidoka who disclosed his exit from the PDP during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday, November 29, monitored by TheTalk.NG, said he was leaving politics to focus on his non-profit organisation (NGO), Athena Centre.
Source: TheTalk.NG
