The Digest:
ADC National Working Committee member Kenneth Okonkwo has described former governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as "political conmen" over their decision to leave the ADC coalition for the NDC. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Okonkwo alleged they exited because they were unwilling to participate in the party's primary election. He also argued that Obi would lose the South-East in 2027, calling the "Obi or nothing" slogan "an abomination culturally in Igbo land."
Key Points:
- Okonkwo's "conmen" label signals deep bitterness within the ADC over Obi and Kwankwaso's defection.
- He claims the duo left to avoid a primary election, suggesting they wanted automatic tickets.
- Okonkwo predicts Obi will lose the South-East, challenging his 2023 stronghold advantage.
- He insists the ADC coalition remains strong enough to unseat Tinubu without Obi and Kwankwaso.
- The "Obi or nothing" slogan is now being used against Obi as a sign of selfish ambition.
Sources: Channels Television
