BREAKING: Kenneth Okonkwo Finally Dumps Peter Obi, Labour Party, Gives Reasons

• Kenneth Okonkwo has officially distanced himself from the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Gregory Obi
• Okonkwo asserted that for him, a new Nigeria is a priority, and he prefers to continue his political journey without the former Anambra state governor
• Legit.ng reports that Okonkwo is a former spokesperson for the LP presidential campaign council

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering Nigeria's governance, politics, and elections.

FCT, Abuja - Kenneth Okonkwo, a Labour Party (LP) chieftain, has finally dumped the party.

The decision comes after weeks of openly criticising the opposition party.

Kenneth Okonkwo withdraws support for Obi

In a statement released on Saturday night, July 27, Okonkwo, who was a famous actor, also announced that he is 'adjusting' his relationship with Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 poll.

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Legit.ng reports that during the 2023 election, Okonkwo was the LP's presidential campaign council's spokesperson.

According to the disgruntled politician, he no longer has confidence that Obi possesses what it takes to build a party that can defeat the two major political parties in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He noted that Nigeria needs a decisive leader who is selfless enough to secure victory.

Furthermore, Okonkwo noted that he is searching for a leader who has integrity, charisma and bravery to mobilise people to sustain victory.

He, however, stressed that he is strongly committed to a great Nigeria built on equity, justice and fairness.

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Balami dumps Labour Party, returns to APC

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Isaac Balami dumped the LP and returned to his former party, the APC.

Balami, a former national deputy campaign manager for Obi/Yusuf Datti in the 2023 presidential election, announced his decision at a media parley in Abuja.

Source: Legit.ng