Peter Obi Dares Kenneth Okonkwo to Expose Everything He Knows

(Peter Obi. Photo by Arise News)

Peter Obi has challenged his former spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, to publicly reveal every alleged secret he claims to have on him, saying he will withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if the revelations prove he is unfit for office.

Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has thrown an open challenge to his former ally and ex-spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, asking him to publicly release every alleged damaging information he claims to have against him.

Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo on a popular talk show, Obi said his lawsuit against Okonkwo is not aimed at silencing him but rather to compel him to make good on his claims, arguing that Nigerians deserve to know the true character and background of anyone seeking public office before they are elected.

He said he wants Okonkwo to bring out all the hidden things he claims to have on him, adding that if he is found unqualified after the revelation, he will stop running for the election.

The former Anambra State governor explained that Okonkwo had repeatedly claimed to be in possession of sensitive information about him while serving as his spokesperson.

Responding to criticism that suing Okonkwo was undemocratic and an attack on free speech, Obi insisted that wasn't the motive behind the legal action, noting that Okonkwo had said as his spokesperson he had many hidden things that he would bring out if provoked or sued, and that the only reason for the lawsuit was to compel him to bring those things out.

Obi said Nigeria has suffered enough from electing leaders whose controversial pasts only become public after they assume office, stressing the need to examine the background of those seeking to serve, saying Nigerians are tired of finding out damaging truths about leaders only after they get into office, and that such matters should be examined now so that if he is found unqualified, he would withdraw.

Asked whether he genuinely wanted every allegation and piece of evidence made public, Obi responded without hesitation, saying he wants everything, all the evidence Okonkwo claims to have, all the things he was allegedly hiding, put on the table so he can determine based on that whether he should continue.

He maintained that the lawsuit has only one objective, saying Okonkwo now holds the key to whatever he claims exists, and he simply wants it brought to the table.

Asked if he would discontinue the case once the alleged evidence is produced, Obi replied that would be it.

The interview comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.

Obi, who recently aligned himself with a new opposition coalition, has alleged that he has faced increasing intimidation because of his political activities.

His latest comments have already sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether Kenneth Okonkwo will now publicly present the evidence he has long claimed to possess.

“I want Kenneth Okonkwo to bring out all the 'hidden things' that he has on me. If I am not qualified after his revelation. then I'll stop running for the election.” — NDC Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi

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