Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says former Anambra State governor Peter Obi betrayed him, while he credits Atiku Abubakar with recognizing his value. Okonkwo made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said his comments come shortly after Atiku appointed him as his spokesman—an appointment reported as occurring about 24 hours before the interview.
Okonkwo stated that he publicly ended ties with Obi in 2024, describing Obi as lacking decisiveness. He said he told the public he was no longer speaking for Obi, and he linked that decision to what he described as Obi’s failure to meet his expectations. In his account, Okonkwo said Obi “betrayed” him, while he presented Atiku’s appointment as evidence that he is valued within the political space.
The Punch also reports that the statement is made amid a defamation lawsuit involving Okonkwo, though details of the suit are not provided in the excerpts summarized here.
