Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has cautioned LP members and supporters against attacking the party’s ex-Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, for leaving the party.
Okonkwo dumped LP on Sunday citing internal strife and leadership crisis within the party.
A few hours after Okonkwo announced his resignation from LP, the party’s leadership described him as one of the moles in their camp.
However, in a post on his X page, Obi stated that despite Okonkwo’s defection, the Nollywood veteran actor remains his ally and friend.
His words: ”Yesterday, I read my dear brother Kenneth Okonkwo’s open letter in which he expressed differing views with me on the skirmishes in our party. And today I saw various responses to the letter.
”I want to therefore categorically and emphatically declare that Barrister Okonkwo remains my beloved brother and a trusted ally. I sternly caution against referring to him as a mole or making any negative remarks.
”Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo has stood by me through thick and thin, and his loyalty and commitment cannot be overstated or diminished.
”Disagreements and differing opinions are a natural part of any group, society, or movement, and it is essential to maintain a level of respect and decorum even when we disagree.
”I urge all believers of a New Nigeria to remain strong, resilient, and focused, and to refrain from discouragement or negative remarks towards Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo or anyone who leaves or disagrees with our views, strategies or tactics.”
