Peter Obi explains why he’s suing Kenneth Okonkwo

Peter Obi explains why he’s suing Kenneth Okonkwo

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any proof presented by means of actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him not worthy to serve.

Obi had filed a defamation match against Okonkwo, who used to be currently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.

The ex-Anambra governor dared Okonkwo to publicly release every alleged negative piece of information he claims to have against him.

Obi made the vow during an interview with media persona, Chude Jideonwo, mentioning that his lawsuit towards Okonkwo was now not intended to silence him but to compel him to verify his repeated claims.

The NDC presidential hopeful stated that Nigerians need to know the actual individual and heritage of anyone looking for public workplace before they are elected.“I need Kenneth Okonkwo to convey out all the ‘hidden matters’ that he has on me. If i’m now not certified after his revelation, then I’ll forestall going for walks for the election,” Obi stated.

in line with him, Okonkwo had again and again claimed to possess touchy information approximately him from the duration he served as his spokesperson.

The Anambra-born baby-kisser, while responding to complaint that the lawsuit was an try to stifle loose speech, stated its sole cause was once to compel Okonkwo to give some thing evidence he claimed to have.“Kenneth Okonkwo said, as my spokesperson, he had such a lot of hidden things that if he’s provoked or sued, he’s going to convey them out. And that’s the sole aspect I’m suing him for—to bring the ones matters out,” he brought.