Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has publicly criticized Peter Obi, stating he is indecisive and unfit for the presidency. Okonkwo claims that Obi betrayed him by filing a defamation lawsuit, contrasting Obi's actions with those of Atiku Abubakar. He announced the end of his relationship with Obi in July 2024 during an interview.
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