- Ozigbo contested for the Anambra governorship election in 2021 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Valentine Ozigbo, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has officially resigned his membership of the party.
Ozigbo contested for the Anambra State governorship election in 2021 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He has been touted as a key contender for the 2025 gubernatorial race as his departure from the party fueled speculations ahead of the upcoming elections.
Ozigbo’s exit form LP comes amid growing speculation that he may soon announce his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He reportedly recently held a closed-door meeting with APC zonal leaders in Anambra South, where he allegedly criticized 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, describing him as lacking strong leadership qualities.
Among those vying for the Labour Party’s governorship ticket are John Nwosu and former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Dr. George Moghalu.
Ozigbo initially joined the Labour Party in August 2022, following his departure from the PDP.
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