‘Peter Obi Is Inconsequential In Whatever He Is Doing In His Life’ – Kenneth Okonkwo

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is inconsequential in whatever he does with his life.

Naijaonpoint reports that Okonkwo made this statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, when asked about his ultimate goal for Peter Obi.

The Nollywood actor cum politician insisted that he does not want to talk about pretenders but contenders in the 2027 election.

He said, “I have just been appointed the spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, so Obi is inconsequential in whatever he is doing in his life. May we proceed to talk about more important issues?

“I want to talk about contenders in 2027, I don’t want to talk about pretenders. Can you bring down somebody who is already down?

Meanwhile, Peter Obi recently instituted ₦8 billion defamation suit against Okonkwo over allegations made during a television interview.

The suit, filed at the Onitsha Judicial Division of the Anambra State High Court on Thursday, follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to Okonkwo earlier to retract the statements, apologise publicly, and pay compensation.

The dispute stems from comments made by Okonkwo during an appearance on Channels Television on June 8, where he alleged that Obi defrauded House of Representatives aspirants of ₦10 million each and personally compiled the list of candidates for federal constituencies in the South-East.

Following the interview, Obi, through his lawyer, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN), issued a pre-action notice dated June 9, demanding a retraction, apology and ₦5 billion in compensation.

However, in a response dated June 16 and signed by his lawyer, V.I. Uma, Okonkwo rejected the demands and maintained that he stood by his allegations.