Kenneth Okonkwo questions Obi’s South-East support
Kenneth Okonkwo has expressed doubts about Peter Obi’s ability to maintain support in the South-East ahead of the 2027 elections. He criticised the “Obi or nothing” slogan, calling it culturally inappropriate in Igbo land. Okonkwo referenced historical alliances among Igbo leaders and accused Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of avoiding party primaries. He also reflected on his own past support for Obi, saying he became disillusioned after the 2023 presidential election.
Key takeaways
- Kenneth Okonkwo described the “Obi or nothing” slogan as an abomination in Igbo culture.
- He cited the example of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Alex Ekwueme forming alliances rather than exclusionary politics.
- Okonkwo accused Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of leaving the ADC to avoid primary elections.
- He said he spent “around 240 days” in court and “almost two years campaigning” after the 2023 election.
- Obi and Kwankwaso formally defected from the ADC to the Nigeria Democratic Congress on May 3, 2026.
