The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State for the 2023 election, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, and his running mate, Commodore Benjamin Nathus (retd), have officially resigned from the party.
Sources indicate that several local government chairmen of the party in Bayelsa also joined Eradiri and Nathus in their departure from the LP.
Eradiri submitted his resignation letter to the state chairman of the Labour Party in Yenagoa on December 8, titled, “Letter of Withdrawal as Labour Party Member.”
In the letter, Eradiri explained that his decision was aimed at pursuing his political aspirations with a party that was prepared to offer the kind of leadership Bayelsa needs.
He expressed appreciation to the party members and noted that he was currently in consultations to determine which political platform would best allow him to serve the people.
Eradiri, who finished third in the recent governorship race, mentioned that his decision was fully supported by his loyalists.
He reflected on the collaborative efforts that saw them campaign across Bayelsa in search of leadership but expressed frustration with the challenges within the party.
He emphasized that he and his supporters were in discussions to identify the next party they would join, one that could help move Bayelsa forward.
Similarly, in his resignation letter, Nathus stated that his decision to leave was based on his desire to find a platform dedicated to leadership that would bring prosperity to Bayelsa.
He expressed gratitude for the support and collaboration of the party members, highlighting the valuable experiences he gained throughout the journey.
Nathus also conveyed his honor in having worked with committed colleagues and engaging with communities in the pursuit of transformative governance.
