Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran actor and former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has made significant allegations against Peter Obi, the party's standard-bearer in the 2023 general election. Okonkwo, who officially resigned from the Labour Party in July 2024, has publicly accused Obi of betrayal, detailing the reasons behind his decision in a widely circulated interview. This accusation sheds light on the deep-seated internal disputes that have plagued the party since the last election cycle.

The central point of Okonkwo's grievance stems from Peter Obi’s decision to re-align with the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party. Okonkwo explicitly stated that Obi ignored his direct warnings and counsel against supporting individuals who, he alleged, had misled Obi by falsely claiming recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okonkwo recounted advising Obi that even if INEC had ostensibly accepted the faction, their undemocratic behavior meant that associating with them would ultimately