His Statement Is Largely Illiterate, He Wouldn’t Try This With Hausa or Yoruba Leader - Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Gov Okpebholo Over Warning to Peter Obi (Video)

Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 21st Jul, 2025 - tori.ng

Recall that the governor had said that Obi should not come to the state without getting security clearance from him.

Actor/Politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has lambasted Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo over his statement concerning Peter Obi.

Recall that the governor had said that Obi should not come to the state without getting security clearance from him.

According to him, the last time Obi was in the state, three persons d!ed. read here

Responding, Okonkwo said he sees the governor’s comment as an attack on Igbos. According to him, the governor would not make such a remark on any leader from Hausa or Yoruba ethnic divide.

He explained that section 41 of Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of association and assembly for everyone, Obi included, saying, “Let me state what section 41 said clearly, that every citizen of Nigeria shall be entitled to move freely, freely on the line throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or denied entry dear to or exit there from, if you put it into context with Edo state, It simply means no citizen of Nigeria can be expelled from Edo state or denied entry into Edo state or exit there from and every citizen of Nigeria has the right to move freely in Edo state.

“So what the governor said is unconstitutional. It is illegal, it is irresponsible, and it’s largely illiterate, coupled with section 39 that guarantees freedom of expression and section 40 that guarantees freedom of association and assembly.”

He added:

‘’Sorry I don’t give credence to people like that because they are just seeking relevance. He is as inconsequential as his face looks’’

Watch a clip from his interview below…