BREAKING: Peter Obi Sues Kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo
Obi’s legal team says the broadcast falsely accused him of collecting bribes and is seeking a retraction, apology and compensation.
- On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi threatened a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against African Democratic Congress chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo for alleged false statements made on Channels TV.
- Okonkwo alleged on Channels TV that Obi demanded N10 million bribes from House of Representatives aspirants and personally compiled candidate lists at the Johnwood Hotel to defraud them.
- Obunike Ohaegbu, the House of Representatives aspirant Okonkwo cited, denied the accusations, stating he never accused the NDC South-east caucus of bribery and did not claim Obi compiled candidate lists.
- Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Madiba Chambers, demanded Okonkwo retract the statements and publish an apology within 7 days, requesting N5 billion in damages and threatening further legal action.
- Previously allies in the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress, Obi and Okonkwo have since parted ways; Okonkwo currently supports Atiku Abubakar, the ADC's 2027 presidential flagbearer.
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Peter Obi threatens N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo
During a Channels TV's programme reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Okonkwo alleged that Mr Obi and South-east caucus of the NDC demanded N10 million bribe from House of Representatives aspirants in the party to secure tickets for them. The post Peter Obi threatens N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NDC Lawyers Demand Kenneth Okonkwo Retract Allegations Against Peter Obi
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Legal Advocates for Ethics & Integrity (LAGEI) has called on lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo to retract defamatory claims against the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and issue a public apology. Mr. Maxwell Opara, convener of LAGEI, made the demand at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, warning that failure […] The post NDC Lawyers Demand Kenneth Okonkwo Retract Allegations Against Peter Obi appea…
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Optimum TimesNDC lawyers ask Kenneth Okonkwo to retract defamatory comments against Peter Obi
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Legal Advocates for Ethics & Integrity (LAGEI) has asked Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer, to retract the allegations made against the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Convener of the group, Mr Maxwell Opara, at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, also demanded a public apology from Okonkwo. The News […]
Arise TV’s Rufai Faults Peter Obi’s Suit Against Kenneth Okonkwo, Gives Reason
Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has criticized the defamation lawsuit filed by Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, against Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi’s legal team dragged the actor-turned-politician to court over allegations Okonkwo made during a television interview following the NDC primary elections in the South East. Okonkwo claimed that Obi and other party le…
‘Retract Or Face Legal Action’- Peter Obi Slams Kenneth Okonkwo With ₦5bn Defamation Suit Over ‘₦10m Bribe’ Allegations
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has threatened legal action against his former ally and campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, over allegations that he collected bribes from party aspirants seeking The post ‘Retract Or Face Legal Action’- Peter Obi Slams Kenneth Okonkwo With ₦5bn Defamation Suit Over ‘₦10m Bribe’ Allegations appeared first on Gistlover.
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