Princewill Quits Labour Party

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares for the general elections in 2019, the Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2015 elections, Prince Tonye  Princewill, has announced his resignation from the party even as he vowed not to seek elective office.
Princewill, who was also the governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 revealed this in a letter to the national leadership of the party and made available to The Tide and indicated that the Labour Party leadership currently lacks leadership style.
He noted that the current leadership style and track record of the party negate the kind of progress Nigerians advocate for, stressing that the persistent inability of labour unions to wake up politically was also part of his reasons for dumping the party.
The flamboyant politician also said the divided labour movement blissfully unaware of its strength was also another reason, adding that he is not the type who sits and watches status quo go by.
According to him, ‘’all my life has been about trying to make a difference, and not to be the type of Nigerian who sits and watches the status quo go by, complaining, protesting and analysing, while doing nothing about it, claiming helplessness as an excuse for inaction’’.
He assured that he will not avoid politics unlike many of his good friends, adding that Nigerians need people who can speak up for them.
“God did not give us a big voice or the ability to walk in and out of powerful rooms just to follow my own personal agenda and stay in my own comfort zone. He gave me a voice to speak. And so I must. And so I will. Voices generally make the most impact when in politics’’, he said.
Princewill claimed that he cannot speak up and protect the people if he is still with the Labour Party, noting that he wishes not to seek executive office any more but will remain vocal and effective in the political space.
“Some people believe holding on and hanging on there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it’’, he said.