By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – A former governorship aspirant in Edo State under the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon has resigned his membership in the party.

Imansuangbon, a popular political figure in the state in his letter of resignation addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and copied to his Ward 2 chairman in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State said the party was bugged by a deliberate and unresolvable division

He explained that the party has deviated from its core values and principles and can no longer offer a purposeful and credible alternative to the Nigerians adding that those in charge of the party were running it like a ‘commercial entity’.

Imansuangbon said that the development in the party showed that the LP cannot be said to be the party that truly represents the interest of the “mama, papa, pikin slogan.”

He said as a Nigerian and Edo State citizen who has contributed to building a generation of leaders over the last 25 years and helped the needy through his philanthropic activities; the time had come for him to disassociate himself from the confusion and high-handedness of those in charge.

In a press release he personally signed and made available to newsmen, he also accused the party of imposition and clear disregard for party rules and regulations.

“Having consulted widely among my teaming supporters across the state it is only expedient for me and my followers to resign from the party.

“It is quite clear that the LP has not learnt any lesson and very obvious that it is not ready to enthrone purposeful leadership at all levels. What we have witnessed in the party is intra-party squabble and power struggle creating a toxic environment making it difficult for members to remain committed to the party.

“What we have witnessed as far as the party is concerned is poor Leadership and ineffective management, lack of vision and autocratic decision making. If you take a critical look at the party today you discovered that many notable leaders who founded the party have left the political party.