Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has reacted after his trusted ally Kenneth Okonkwo lashed out at him while dumping the Party.
Recall that Kenneth
Okonkwo, an actor turned politician,
announced his exit from Labour Party on Sunday, July 28, over the lingering
internal strife and leadership crisis threatening to tear the party apart.
He also had some choice words
for Obi in the statement he released (read here).
After Okonkwo, who was the
party’s Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, announced his resignation, the
party’s leadership described him as one of the moles in their camp.
However, reacting to the
development, Obi, said despite dumping the labour party, Okonkwo remains his
trusted ally.
He wrote on X:
“Yesterday, I read my dear
brother Kenneth Okonkwo’s open letter in which he expressed differing views
with me on the skirmishes in our party. And today I saw various responses to
the letter.
“I want to therefore
categorically and emphatically declare that Barrister Okonkwo remains my
beloved brother and a trusted ally. I sternly caution against referring to him
as a mole or making any negative remarks.
“Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo has
stood by me through thick and thin, and his loyalty and commitment cannot be
overstated or diminished.
“Disagreements and differing
opinions are a natural part of any group, society, or movement, and it is
essential to maintain a level of respect and decorum even when we disagree.
“Having differing views does
not make someone an enemy, and it is crucial to engage in constructive dialogue
rather than resorting to personal attacks or negative remarks.
“In fact, to me personally, I
don’t want to work with anyone who always agrees with me, because as a leader,
learning and listening are critical components of leadership. I want to listen
to those who have different opinions and try to convince them otherwise or take
their advice if it is better.
“I urge all believers of a New
Nigeria to remain strong, resilient, and focused, and to refrain from
discouragement or negative remarks towards Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo or anyone
who leaves or disagrees with our views, strategies or tactics.
“My message is clear and
simple: unity, respect, and civility must prevail, even in the face of
disagreement and variance.”
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