The Labour Party (LP) has responded to the resignation of Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman and a key figure in the party’s 2023 campaign. The LP stated that Okupe’s departure affirms his long-term association with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh wished Okupe well in his future endeavors but emphasized that his departure was not surprising. Reacting to Okupe’s resignation letter, which cited ideological differences between himself and the LP, Ifoh said, “We received the letter from Dr. Doyin Okupe tendering his resignation as a member of the Labour Party. We want to say that we wish him very well in his pursuit of his political career. We in the Labour Party cherish the moment we had with him.”
After a short time in December 2022, when he had to leave the campaign due to some legal issues, we thank him for his contributions when he was the chairman of the DG of the campaign. “We wish him all the best in his future political pursuit. Though we saw the letter on social media, we have not received it officially,” Ifoh added.
Okupe’s resignation follows the controversy surrounding his December 2022 resignation from Peter Obi’s campaign. He stepped down as Director General following a conviction for receiving over N200 million from former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki.