He voiced apprehension that these leaders might not uphold fairness during the party's primary election, alleging that external influences and affluent individuals have taken control of the party.
He further noted that individuals like himself, who have played a pivotal role in shaping the party's current status, are now marginalized.
In a letter addressed to the LP Ward 9 Chairman in Egor Local Government and disseminated to the party's national, state, and local government chairmen, Aikoriogie expressed his intention to pursue his political aspirations elsewhere.
The letter read in part, “I hereby turn in my letter of resignation as a member of the Labour Party effective immediately.
“This is borne out of observed and perceived partisanship and bias of party executive in the build-up to the gubernatorial election in Edo State, many party executive members have co-opted themselves and have become an integral part of aspirant campaign organisations. This act is capable of not giving other aspirants a level playing field.
“I joined the Labour party solely because of Peter Obi who has a proven track record and exemplary lifestyle both in the public and private sectors. I felt the Labour Party could herald a new ideology and thinking about the way politics is played in Nigeria, this made me become the Global Coordinator of Diaspora Strong for Peter Obi, a support group that cut across all continents, it garnered financial, human, and material support at the national and presidential elections, as well as the state and federal legislative elections.
“In addition, the group provided financial support to the Lagos and Rivers governorship candidates in the persons of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Beatrice Itubo respectively.
“I have observed my contribution to the party, before, during and after the presidential election is not appreciated, it is even more saddening that other aspirants and myself from the diaspora are sidelined.
“The aspirants who dictate the tune in the party are those who just joined the party, either from other parties or those perceived to be money bags. There is this erroneous impression that money only wins elections in Nigeria and that the credibility and acceptability of the candidate do not matter.
