Labour Party Sets 72-Hour Ultimatum For Akpabio To Vacate Ezenwa Onyewuchi’s Seat

Labour Party Sets 72-Hour Ultimatum For Akpabio To Vacate Ezenwa Onyewuchi’s Seat

Naija News reported that Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, who was elected to the Senate in 2023 on the Labour Party (LP) platform, announced his defection to the APC on Tuesday, as read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Following his defection, Onyewuchi declared his support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodinma. He stated that his decision was made after consulting with his family, supporters, constituents, and his own conscience…….. CONTINUE READING 

In response, Bright Ofurum, the Imo State LP Publicity Secretary, condemned Onyewuchi’s move as disgraceful and dishonorable, criticizing him for months of indecisiveness with the party. Ofurum reminded that Onyewuchi’s political career seemed over after a significant defeat in the PDP senatorial primaries but was revived by the LP’s support and sponsorship.

The LP statement emphasized that Onyewuchi had not participated in any party activities since joining the Senate and had not contributed to the party’s efforts. They argued that Onyewuchi’s political revival came solely from LP’s intervention.

The LP has demanded that Onyewuchi immediately resign from the Senate due to his defection, as per the 1999 constitution. They have called on Senate President Akpabio to declare his seat vacant within three days. If this demand is not met, the LP vowed to pursue all legal options to reclaim their mandate.