Rita Odafe
Kenneth Okonkwo
The veteran Nigerian actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has emphasized that he remains a member of the Labour Party, LP, despite parting ways with the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Expressing his concerns about Peter Obi’s leadership capabilities, Okonkwo stated, “I no longer have confidence that Peter Obi has what it takes to build a party capable of defeating these kakistocrats and kleptocrats. Even if people vote for him, he has shown he cannot secure the mandate.”
On a recent appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, Okonkwo clarified his ongoing affiliation with the Labour Party.
Addressing speculations surrounding his political allegiance, Kenneth Okonkwo asserted, “I am still a full-fledged member of the Labour Party,” dispelling any misunderstandings about his party status.
Although he announced his separation from Peter Obi, he reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party during the program.
Responding to inquiries about his party membership, Okonkwo confidently stated, “Yes, absolutely,” confirming his continued commitment to the Labour Party.
Furthermore, he highlighted the lack of crisis within the party concerning his position, emphasizing that any issues lie with the National Working Committee and their failure to organize a comprehensive convention.
Regarding the party’s internal matters, Okonkwo expressed, “There’s crisis in the Labour Party as it relates to the NWC, which failed to organise an all-inclusive convention. And I thought that the leader ought to have taken a decisive decision to ensure, having seen that the convention did not hold against his instruction, that there’s an organised and all-inclusive convention according to court judgement and past agreement.”
