- Okonkwo released alleged chats supporting claims against Peter Obi.
- Former spokesman alleged aspirants paid millions during party primaries.
- Obi’s legal team has challenged the allegations in court.
Former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesman and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has released what he described as evidence to support his allegation that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was involved in the collection of money from aspirants during party primary elections.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okonkwo had earlier alleged that House of Representatives aspirants were made to pay ₦10 million, while senatorial aspirants paid ₦20 million during the primary election process.
According to him, one of the aspirants, Obunike Ohaegbu, informed him about the alleged payments and provided proof of the transaction.
The allegation has since sparked a legal dispute, with Obi’s legal team reportedly filing a lawsuit against Okonkwo over the claims.
In a post shared on his 𝕏 account on Wednesday, Okonkwo published what he claimed were WhatsApp conversations between himself and Ohaegbu. He said the chats showed how Obi was allegedly linked to the disputed payments.
Sharing details of the conversation, Okonkwo wrote: “Obunike Ohaegbu, when I questioned him to prove that Peter Obi was responsible for demanding the ₦10m from him and other HOR aspirants and ₦20m from the Senate aspirants, he made it clear that when he confronted the Party on who authorised the payment, the party named Peter Obi and the caucus leaders who were assembled by Peter Obi.”
The ADC chieftain also alleged that some supporters of Obi had infiltrated his online platform to monitor his activities.
He criticised the development, accusing Obi of being unwilling to tolerate opposing views or criticism.
Okonkwo further condemned the legal action taken against him and activist Deji Adeyanju, describing it as an attempt to suppress free expression.
According to him, public figures seeking elective office should be open to scrutiny and criticism from citizens.
He argued that anyone aspiring to lead the country must demonstrate tolerance for differing opinions and opposing viewpoints.
Okonkwo also maintained that Obi’s reaction to criticism raises concerns about how he would handle dissent if entrusted with public office.
Neither Obi nor his media team had publicly responded to the fresh claims as of the time of filing this report.
