2027: Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo Spokesperson After ADC VP Dispute
Atiku Abubakar chose Kenneth Okonkwo after the actor criticized the party’s vice-presidential pick and warned of continued South-East exclusion.
- On Thursday, African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar appointed Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his campaign spokesperson for the 2027 election.
- The appointment follows Okonkwo's public criticism of the ADC's selection process for a vice-presidential candidate, where he warned that choosing a South-South candidate would deepen the marginalization of the South-East.
- Okonkwo praised Atiku for his inclusive leadership style, noting that the former vice president prefers consensus-building and dialogue over hostility toward associates who express differing opinions.
- Following these discussions, Okonkwo confirmed that the interests of the South-East were addressed and guaranteed within the existing challenges posed by the Electoral Act, 2026.
- Okonkwo extended gratitude to ADC National Chairman Ralphs Nwosu, Kashim Imam, and Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties Ekene Onwuka for strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign. The appointment comes weeks after Okonkwo publicly criticised the selection of Rotimi Amaechi as the ADC’s vice-presidential candidate, arguing that choosing a running mate from the South-South would further…
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Former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has commended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for looking beyond past criticisms to recognise what he described as his contribution to nation-building.The post Atiku discovered Okonjo-Iweala, Soludo; saw potential in me Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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