Nigerian social media users have slammed former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Organisation spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo after he left the party and criticised the partyโs 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi for his approach to party issues.
The popular Nollywood actor who announced his decision to leave LP on Sunday, accused Obi of lacking the leadership skills to resolve the internal crisis rocking the party.
According to the actor-turned-politician, Obi did little to build the party and resolve the party’s leadership crisis because he was weak and lacked the skills to be a leader.
He said: โI was like, does this mean Peter Obi doesnโt realise that without a solid party base, we are not going anywhere politically?โ
โHowever, I still defended him, believing that he would still personally provide the needed solution to the LP problem, but to no avail.
โThe PO also openly demanded that the Abure-led National Working Committee hold an inclusive convention that would ensure the participation of all Labour Party members in choosing their leader.
โThis did not happen, and shockingly, the PO refused to disassociate themselves from the crimes and criminal activities of the former NWC as their tenure has expired.
โEvery Labour Party member is confused about the future of the Labour Party at the moment because of the lack of leadership from the PO towards the party, and unfortunately, when they ask me to tell them about the PO’s view, I really have nothing to tell them because I don’t know it myself.
“I cannot continue to speak for a leader whose stance I do not know on very important issues. I do not know how to manipulate facts.
โI am surprised that PO cannot openly support the noble efforts of the Labor Union in establishing the Labor Party as a basis for fighting for workers’ welfare, to the point that some people openly say that PO is now a problem for LP.
โThe Trade Union is now facing an unfortunate situation, where they have to fight criminals who want to hijack their party, when a normal statement from the PO should have provided a solution. I cannot continue to be ambivalent like this.โ
However, Okonkwo’s decision to leave the prison is seen by many as a betrayal of his former principal.
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While some criticized him for his manner and manner in leaving the party, others felt he should have been able to do so without denigrating Obi and speaking ill of him.
Read some comments below:
โA leopard can never change its spots. Thank God!
I have been waiting for the day DS Kenneth Okonkwo is a die-hard Buharis. How he suddenly became a pushover worries me. He is never sincere!
โPO has known that for a long time
Wish him luck as he continues to pursue his influence.
Finally!”
A leopard can never change its spots.
Thank you Lord!
I have been waiting for the day ds.
Kenneth Okonkwo is a hardline Buhari believer.
How he suddenly became obedient, made me worried โ 180*. He was never sincere!
PO has known that for a long time
Wish him luck as he continues to pursue his influence.
Finally!โ Chuka Umenne (@chukaumenne) July 28, 2024
“Trust Kenneth Okonkwo at your own risk. Daniel Bwala in my mind. The government can arrest anyone at any time.
โIt will take very clean hands like PO, Dele Farotimi, Rufai Oseni and a few others to defeat them. Talking a lot does not signify strength!โ
Trust Kenneth Okonkwo at your own risk.
Daniel Bwala in my mind.
The government can arrest anyone at any time.It takes very clean hands like PO, Dele Farotimi, Rufai Oseni and a few others to beat them.
Talking a lot does not indicate strength!
โ Chuka Umenne (@chukaumenne) July 28, 2024
“Kenneth Okonkwo has been really tough on Peter Obi, that’s a big charge, saying that Peter Obi doesn’t have the capacity to lead or sustain the Labour Party vote. However, I’m sure he will eventually come back to the APC.”
Kenneth Okonkwo was really tough on Peter Obi, that was a big charge, saying that Peter Obi does not have the capacity to lead or sustain the Labour Party vote. Anyway, I am sure he will eventually come back to the APC.
โ Emma is Umeh (Tcee)
(@emmaikumeh) July 28, 2024
“People abandoned Jesus despite the obvious signs and wonders he saw while he was on earth. So who is @PeterObi that Kenneth Okonkwo or others can’t abandon?
โAbeg, if you want to go, go quickly so we can find out how many of us believe in the new Nigeria.โ
People abandoned Jesus even though signs and wonders were clearly visible when he was on earth. So who is @PeterObi that Kenneth Okonkwo or anyone else could not leave behind?
Abeg, if you want to go, go quickly so we can find out how many of us believe in the new Nigeria. photo.twitter.com/QT7t5KuY41โ Ayodele_Mosesโ โ โ (@Ayodeleaim_CFC) July 28, 2024
โEven the apostle Peter denied Jesus 3 times before dawn. So who is Petrus Obi that Kenneth Okonkwo cannot deny?โ
Even the apostle Peter denied Jesus 3 times before dawn. So who is Petrus Obi that Kenneth Okonkwo cannot deny?
โRolandollars (@Rolandollars) July 28, 2024
โI am not surprised. Even His right hand man, the apostle Peter, denied Him three times, not once. But Jesus is still King and will be King forever. Wherever Jesus goes, I will go, wherever He leads, I will follow. He is my principle of life.
I’m not surprised. Even he "far right" a good man, the apostle Peter denied him three times, not once. However, Jesus is still King and will be King forever. Wherever PO goes, I will go, wherever he leads, I will follow. He is my principle in life
โ Chancellor (@triandex) July 28, 2024
โIt was not enough for Kenneth Okonkwo to abandon Peter Obi, he also had to try to discredit him and tarnish his image.
โI hope to find a strong, courageous politician who he wants to work with in 2027, and whose values โโhe espouses. Oh my!โ
It was not enough for Kenneth Okonkwo to abandon Peter Obi, he also had to try to discredit him and tarnish his image.
I hope to find a strong and courageous politician who wants to ally with him in 2027, and the values โโhe espouses.
Good grief!
โ Spotlight Abby (@Spotlight_Abby) July 28, 2024
“Discrediting PO is part of the ‘release clause’ for all of them. Check their modus operandi even Doyin Okupe.”
Discrediting PO is part of the โrelease clauseโ for all of them. Check their modus operandi even Doyin Okupe
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(@Ollawaski2) July 28, 2024
“It is unfortunate that they all have to discredit Peter Obi when they come out. I think they are jealous because none of them have the integrity that Mr. Peter Obi hasโฆ
โYes. Peter Obi knows all this and let them atone for their wrongdoings or tell Nigerians who they really are โ Wolvesโฆ Peter Obi has indeed exposed many corrupt people more than the DSS and ICPC or even that crooked EFCCโฆ You heard me right.
It is unfortunate that they all have to discredit Peter Obi when they come out. I think they are jealous because none of them have the integrity that Mr. Peter Obi hasโฆ
โ Dede Onyenmachi (ACO) (@DedeOnyenmachi1) July 28, 2024
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