Atiku Abubakar’s spokesperson and ADC chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he deliberately documented his comments about the reported legal dispute with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting that his position was clearly stated on his X account.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, 31 July, 2026, while reacting to reports that Obi had instituted legal action against him, Okonkwo said he considered it necessary to have his statements in writing whenever he was dealing with the former Anambra State governor.
Explaining his position, Okonkwo said, “When you are dealing with Peter Obi, it’s good to put everything you are saying in writing. What I said is on my X handle. And this is what I said. I said it’s unwise for you to sue your spokesperson because in the defense of himself, he may divulge some confidential information.”
Okonkwo argued that legal action against a former spokesperson could have unintended consequences, suggesting that such a person might disclose confidential information while defending themselves in court. He maintained that his comments were intended as a caution rather than an attack and said his social media post accurately reflected his views on the matter…See_More
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