Peter Obi Replies Kenneth Okonkwo, Cautions Party Against Negative Remarks

Presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has cautioned his party members and supporters against negative attacks on the party’s former spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo.

The Matrix reports that Okonkwo dumped LP on Sunday citing unsettled internal rift and leadership crisis within the party. A day after his official resignation, the party’s leadership described actor-turnned politician as “one of the moles in their camp”.

However, the former Anambara State Governor, took to his X page, to react to the situation. Obi stated that despite Okonkwo’s defection, the Nollywood veteran actor remains his ally and friend.

His words: ”Yesterday, I read my dear brother Kenneth Okonkwo’s open letter in which he expressed differing views with me on the skirmishes in our party. And today I saw various responses to the letter.

”I want to therefore categorically and emphatically declare that Barrister Okonkwo remains my beloved brother and a trusted ally. I sternly caution against referring to him as a mole or making any negative remarks.

”Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo has stood by me through thick and thin, and his loyalty and commitment cannot be overstated or diminished.

”Disagreements and differing opinions are a natural part of any group, society, or movement, and it is essential to maintain a level of respect and decorum even when we disagree.

”I urge all believers of a New Nigeria to remain strong, resilient, and focused, and to refrain from discouragement or negative remarks towards Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo or anyone who leaves or disagrees with our views, strategies or tactics.”