Politics
Peter Obi Responds to Kenneth Okonkwo’s Exit And Denies Claims of Betrayal
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has addressed Kenneth Okonkwo’s recent departure from the party and the Obidient Movement.
Okonkwo, who served as the spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign, announced his exit from both the Labour Party and the Obidient Movement, attributing his decision largely to Obi’s management of internal party issues.
In response to Okonkwo’s departure, Peter Obi’s spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko, reached out to Obi for his comments. Obi expressed his disappointment over Okonkwo’s decision, emphasizing that he views Okonkwo not as a traitor but as a valued member of the movement.
Obi described Okonkwo as a “junior brother” who had diligently fulfilled his role during the campaign and continues to contribute to the cause of building a new Nigeria.
Obi clarified that while there are disagreements regarding styles and approaches to resolving issues, there is no personal animosity between himself and Okonkwo.
He stressed that Okonkwo’s past contributions should not be overshadowed by current differences and that Okonkwo cannot be considered a mole within the movement.
Tanko indicated that Obi’s sentiments were shared openly to assure the public that the parting of ways with Okonkwo was based on differing viewpoints rather than any personal conflict.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.
She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.
“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.
According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.
“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”
Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.
“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.
The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.
He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”
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