In a firm rebuttal against swirling defection rumours, Chief Clement Ojukwu, the Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to the party, declaring he has no intention of leaving.
The statement, released today and personally signed by Ojukwu, directly addresses what he labels “a fake news going round” claiming he had defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He categorically denied any such move.
“There is no truth in that, as I will not and does not intend to abandon a house I committed my resources and energy to help build,” Ojukwu stated. “I have no reason to abandon the house I helped to build to unknown destination.”
His declaration comes amidst a period of flux for the party, following the high-profile defection of its 2023 Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and other associates to the ADC. Ojukwu acknowledged these departures but sought to project stability, asserting that “millions of our party supporters are still intact.”
He explicitly pledged allegiance to the current party leadership under Barrister Julius Abure, whom he serves as deputy. “I am confident that the Labour Party will overcome this unfortunate development,” he added.
Looking ahead, Ojukwu outlined the party’s continued commitment to its core ideology. “We have however elected to continue to preach for social democracy ideology which we believe that the nation needs at this point in time.”
Expressing confidence in the party’s future, he made a bold prediction for the next general election: “We are confident that 2027, for us in Labour Party will be a year of pleasant surprises. We did it in 2023 and we can do it again.”
The Deputy Chairman ended his message with a call for unity and hope among the party’s rank and file. “I therefore call on all our loyal party members to remain calm and remain hopeful that there will certainly be a light at the end of the tunnel.”
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