Alleged defamation: Peter Obi vows to proceed with charges against Kenneth Okonkwo

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to continue with a defamation lawsuit against a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo over allegations of corruption during the party’s primary elections.

Obi made the vow on Tuesday during  an exclusive interview on Nevon Media hosted by Oseni Rufai.

Recall that the Nollywood veteran-turned politician had appeared on a national television and claimed that House of Representatives aspirants were coerced into paying a N10 million bribe under Obi’s watch to secure tickets.

The lawyer claimed that the aspirant privately described the former governor as the leader of the extortion scheme, stating that Peter Obi is the head, stomach, and feet of the criminal gang.

Okonkwo accused Obi handpicking candidates who did not win or participate in the primaries at a hotel in Abuja.

Reacting during the interview, Obi said, “The issue of taking Kenneth Okonkwo to court wouldn’t have arisen if he had stopped at those allegations. But he claimed he still has more he would expose about me in the future.

“So I am very happy to take him to court so that he can expose me publicly, alongside other Nigerians. If any of them has any criminal allegations against me, they should bring it to court.”

Alleged defamation: Peter Obi vows to proceed with charges against Kenneth Okonkwo