Mts. Tessy Ngozi Okeze has formally resigned from being an a member of Labour Party.

According to her while speaking to News Emperor, she said She walked into the Labour Party with hope. But now walked out with a lesson.

On Wednesday, Tessy Ngozi Okeze, a known voice in grassroots politics, formally resigned her membership of the Labour Party, ending what she described as a “valuable journey of learning, service, and commitment to the people.”

In a statement released to the press, Okeze said the decision followed months of “careful observation of the current realities on ground” — realities she says point to deeper problems within the party.

“Challenges in internal structure, coordination, and the need for a more decisive and people-driven approach to leadership” were key factors, she stated.

A Journey That Stalled
Okeze, who joined the party with expectations of a new political culture, said she had hoped the Labour Party would represent “true change” and a break from Nigeria’s old political patterns.

Instead, she found herself questioning the direction. “After careful observation,” she wrote, “I have made the decision to formally resign my membership.”

Her exit is the latest in a string of high-profile departures from the party since the 2023 general elections, as internal wrangling and leadership disputes continue to dog its national and state chapters.

She said:

“I Will Join a Party That Will Give Me Peace”
Okeze made it clear she is not quitting politics but only her current platform.

“In line with my vision to serve effectively and align with a platform that reflects my ideals and urgency for true change, I will be joining a party that will give me peace,” she said.

While she did not name her next political home, the phrase “a party that will give me peace” has already sparked speculation within political circles. Analysts say it signals frustration with the Labour Party’s ongoing internal crises, which have seen factions trade accusations and courts intervene in leadership disputes.

Gratitude, Not Bitterness
Despite the resignation, Okeze struck a conciliatory tone.

“I remain grateful for the support and relationships built, and I wish the party continued progress,” she wrote, ending her statement with “Thank you.”

Her departure leaves questions about the Labour Party’s ability to retain committed grassroots mobilizers who once saw it as the vehicle for a new Nigeria.

For now, Okeze says she is moving on — to a platform where her vision for service can be “effectively” pursued.