Kenneth Okonkwo denies leaving Labour Party, reiterates dedication to the party
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has responded to rumors that he left the Labour Party, saying that he is still a dedicated member of the party.
On Tuesday, July 30, during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, Okonkwo addressed the claims head-on. He said, “First of all, let me say I am embarrassed by your comment. I am just hearing it from your media station that I dumped the Labour Party. And I put up the statement that I made so that I wouldn’t be misconstrued. So, where did you get that from? It’s not certainly from the statement that I made. I am still a full-fledged member of the Labour Party.”
When asked directly if he was still part of the Labour Party, Okonkwo confirmed, “Yes, absolutely.”
He went on to explain that while there are issues within the party, they do not involve him personally. “There’s no crisis in the Labour Party as it relates to me. There’s crisis in the Labour Party as relates to the NWC, which failed to organise an all-inclusive convention. And I thought that the leader ought to have taken a decisive decision to ensure, having seen that the convention did not hold against his instruction, that there’s an organised and all-inclusive convention according to court judgement and past agreement,” Okonkwo stated.
Earlier, Okonkwo had criticized Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate, and the party’s leadership, mentioning concerns about Obi’s approach and his ability to handle national issues effectively. He also questioned Obi’s capability to win elections and confront corruption in the country.
The actor stressed that he is looking for a more decisive, bold, and integrity-filled leader to help achieve his vision for Nigeria.
