Nigerian social media users have descended heavily on former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, after he dumped the party and criticised the party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, on his approach to party matters.
The popular Nollywood actor who announced his decision to leave the LP on Sunday, accused Obi of lacking the leadership capability to resolve the internal crisis rocking the party.
According to the actor-turned-politician, Obi did not do enough to build the party and resolve the party’s leadership crisis because he is weak and lacks what it takes to be a leader.
He said: “I was like, does it mean Peter Obi is not aware that without a solid party base, we are heading to nowhere politically?”
“However, I continued in his defence believing he will still privately bring the needed solution to LP problems but to no avail.
“PO also publicly demanded that the Abure-led National Working Committee must organise an all-inclusive convention that will guarantee the participation of all members of the Labour Party in the choice of their leaders.
“This didn’t happen, and surprisingly, PO refused to disassociate himself from the shenanigans and criminal activities of the former NWC as their time had expired.
“Every member of the Labour Party is confused today as to the future of the Labour Party because of lack of leadership from PO over the party, and unfortunately, when they look up to me to tell them about PO’s standpoint, I sincerely have nothing to tell them because I don’t know myself.
“I cannot continue to speak on behalf of a leader that I do not know his stand on issues of great importance. I simply don’t know how to manipulate facts.
“I am shocked that PO could not openly support the noble efforts of the Labour Unions who founded the Labour Party as a base to fight for the welfare of workers to the extent that some of them are openly saying that PO is now the problem of LP.
“The Labour Unions now have the unfortunate situation where they are fighting criminals who want to hijack their party when an ordinary statement from PO would have brought the solution. I cannot continue with this ambivalence forever.”
However, Okonkwo’s decision to leave the LP has been seen by many as a betrayal of his former principal.
READ ALSO:Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party, splits with Peter Obi
While some berated him for the way and manner he left the party, others feel he could have done so without denigrating Obi and speaking ill of him.
Read some of the comments below:
“A leopard can never change its spots. Thank God!
I have been waiting for ds day. Kenneth Okonkwo was a die hard Buharist. How he suddenly became obidient, worried me. He was never genuine!
“PO knew it all along
Wish him good luck as he continues to chase clout
Finally!”
A leopard can never change its spots.
Thank God!I have been waiting for ds day.Kenneth Okonkwo was a die hard Buharist.How he suddenly became obidient, worried me – 180*. He was never genuine!PO knew it all along Wish him good luck as he continues to chase cloutFinally!
— Chuka Umenne (@chukaumenne) July 28, 2024
“Trust Kenneth Okonkwo at ur own peril. Daniel Bwala in my mind. Govt can capture anyone anytime.
“It takes a very clean hand like PO, Dele Farotimi, Rufai Oseni and some others to beat them. Being loquacious does not signify strength!”
Trust Kenneth Okonkwo at ur own peril.Daniel Bwala in my mind.Govt can capture anyone anytime.
It takes a very clean hand like PO, Dele Farotimi, Rufai Oseni and some others to beat them.
Being loquacious does not signify strength!
— Chuka Umenne (@chukaumenne) July 28, 2024
“Kenneth Okonkwo really went hard on Peter Obi, that is a big indictment, saying that Peter Obi doesn’t have the capacity to lead or defend the votes of the Labour Party votes. Anyway, I believe he will eventually go back to APC.”
Kenneth Okonkwo really went hard on Peter Obi, that is a big indictment, saying that Peter Obi doesn't have the capacity to lead or defend the votes of the Labour Party votes. Anyway, I believe he will eventually go back to APC.
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee ) (@emmaikumeh) July 28, 2024
“People left Jesus despite evident signs and wonders on full display while he was yet on earth. Who then is @PeterObi that Kenneth Okonkwo or others cannot leave?
“Abeg, if you wan leave, leave quickly so that we can know how many of us that believe in a new Nigeria.”
People left Jesus despite evident signs and wonders on full display while he was yet on earth. Who then is @PeterObi that Kenneth Okonkwo or others cannot leave?Abeg, if you wan leave, leave quickly so that we can know how many of us that believe in a new Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/QT7t5KuY41
— Ayodele_Moses★★★ (@Ayodeleaim_CFC) July 28, 2024
“Even Peter the apostle denied Jesus 3times before the day broke. Who then is Peter Obi that Kenneth Okonkwo can not deny?”
Even Peter the apostle denied Jesus 3times before the day broke. Who then is Peter Obi that Kenneth Okonkwo can not deny
— Roland (@Rolandollars) July 28, 2024
“I’m not surprised. Even his “rightest” hand person, apostle Peter denied him three times o, not once. Yet, Jesus is still King and will be King forever. Where PO, goes, I will go, where he leads, I will follow. He’s my principal for life
I'm not surprised. Even his "rightest" hand person, apostle Peter denied him three times o, not once. Yet, Jesus is still King and will be King forever. Where PO, goes, I will go, where he leads, I will follow. He's my principal for life
— Chancellor (@triandex) July 28, 2024
“It wasn’t enough for Kenneth Okonkwo to abandon Peter Obi, he also had to try to discredit him and tarnish his image.
“I look forward to finding that strong and brave politician he wants to align with in 2027, and the values that one espouses. Gosh!”
It wasn't enough for Kenneth Okonkwo to abandon Peter Obi, he also had to try to discredit him and tarnish his image.
I look forward to finding that strong and brave politician he wants to align with in 2027, and the values that one espouses.
Gosh!
— Spotlight Abby (@Spotlight_Abby) July 28, 2024
“Discrediting PO is part of the “release clause” for all of them. Check their modus operandi even Doyin Okupe.”
Discrediting PO is part of the “release clause” for all of them. Check their modus operandi even Doyin Okupe
— (@Ollawaski2) July 28, 2024
“It is quite unfortunate that they all have to discredit Peter Obi on their way out. I think they are jealous that none of them has the integrity Mr Peter Obi has…
“Yeah. Peter Obi knew all these and allowed them to redeem themselves or tell Nigerians who they really are – Wolves… Peter Obi has really exposed a lot of corrupt people more than DSS and ICPC or even that yeye EFCC… You heard me right.
It is quite unfortunate that they all have to discredit Peter Obi on their way out. I think they are jealous that none of them has the integrity Mr Peter Obi has…
— Dede Onyenmachi (ACO) (@DedeOnyenmachi1) July 28, 2024
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