Kenneth Okonkwo Reaffirms Commitment To Labour Party After Severing Ties With Peter Obi

Kenneth Okonkwo Reaffirms Commitment To Labour Party After Severing Ties With Peter Obi

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has denied recent reports claiming he has left the Labour Party. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, Okonkwo confirmed his continued membership in the party……. CONTINUE READING 

The rumors emerged following his announcement of a split from Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Addressing the speculation, Okonkwo stated, “I am still a full-fledged member of the Labour Party,” and dismissed any misunderstandings about his party affiliation.

Okonkwo expressed surprise at the reports and clarified, “I am embarrassed by your comment. I just learned from your media station that I left the Labour Party. The statement I made was intended to avoid any misinterpretation. I am still a full-fledged member of the Labour Party.”

When asked if he remains with the Labour Party, he affirmed, “Yes, absolutely.”

He also addressed internal issues within the party, noting, “There is no crisis within the Labour Party related to me. The crisis pertains to the NWC, which failed to organize an all-inclusive convention. I believe the leader should have taken decisive action to ensure that, following the convention’s failure, an organized and all-inclusive convention was held in accordance with court judgments and past agreements.”