Kenneth Okonkwo, a legal professional and former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has delivered a harsh critique of Peter Obi’s political decisions, arguing that Obi is responsible for his own decline rather than being a victim of betrayal.
In an interview with Symfoni TV on Friday, Okonkwo asserted that Obi's recent political setbacks are self-inflicted, stemming from poor judgment and a lack of strategic planning. He rejected the idea that external forces are sabotaging Obi’s career.
“When he claims betrayal, that’s false. Obi is actually betraying himself,” Okonkwo said firmly, describing the situation as “political suicide” rather than sabotage.
He further argued that seasoned politicians cannot be genuinely betrayed, stating, “Any politician who knows what he’s doing cannot be betrayed,” implying that Obi’s challenges stem from his own missteps. Okonkwo even claimed, “If anyone was betrayed, it was me—by Peter Obi.”
According to Okonkwo, Obi’s political struggles are rooted in his inability to collaborate effectively and manage political dynamics. He criticized Obi for blaming others when, in his view, the real issues are internal: “You’re looking for your problem outside yourself.”
He noted that Obi’s choice to join the Labour Party was a turning point that shifted control of his political future away from him. “I told him the Labour Party would define his political fate,” Okonkwo said, adding that stepping into a coalition means a politician must put group interests above personal ambitions.
Okonkwo argued that the Labour Party currently lacks the capacity to support a strong presidential campaign, and that Obi’s success in 2027 depends on building a powerful coalition. Without it, Okonkwo warned, Obi risks becoming politically irrelevant.
He also criticized Obi for showing disloyalty to the party by endorsing candidates from other parties over Labour Party candidates. He recalled urging the party to uphold discipline: “I went to the national office and pleaded with them not to support non-Labour Party candidates.” Yet, according to Okonkwo, Obi publicly backed candidates from rival parties, such as in Cross River State.
Lastly, Okonkwo dismissed claims that Obi is being targeted by the government, calling it a fabricated narrative. He accused Obi of working closely with certain figures in the Labour Party leadership, especially in relation to primary elections, and claimed that no primary has taken place without Obi’s direct involvement, citing instances in Edo, Ondo, and Anambra states.
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