Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo criticises reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected a vice-presidential candidate from Nigeria’s South-South region for the 2027 election. In statements shared on social media, Okonkwo argues that the choice would deepen perceived marginalisation of the South-East, which he says is being sidelined in the party’s political arrangements. Both reports frame his comments as a response to the alleged zoning outcome and describe his concerns about regional inclusion in national leadership. The coverage presents Okonkwo as reversing or adjusting his previous position, while maintaining that balancing geo-political interests remains a central issue ahead of 2027. Neither source provides detailed evidence of the party’s internal selection process, the specific candidate’s identity, or official confirmation from the ADC within the excerpts provided. Overall, the reports agree that Okonkwo’s intervention centres on the perceived distribution of political roles across Nigeria’s regions and the potential impact on the South-East’s representation in national politics.