“You Have 7 Days To Retract Your Allegations” – Peter Obi To Kenneth Okonkwo

Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Kenneth Okonkwo to retract the false, malicious and defamatory statements he made against him. The demand was recently contained in a letter titled, “Demand for Immediate Withdrawal of False, Malicious and Defamatory Publications Against Mr. Peter Obi, Public Apology and Undertaking,” issued by Ejesieme on behalf of the former Anambra State governor.

Demanding a public apology and payment of N5 billion as damages for the alleged injury to his reputation, Obi’s legal team blasted Okonkwo for portraying their client as a fraudster, extortionist and participant in criminal conduct.

Reacting to the Nollywood veteran accusing Obi and leaders of the NDC in the South-East of demanding a N10 million payment from House of Representatives aspirants in addition to prescribed nomination fees, Ejesieme maintained that the allegations lacked factual basis and were intended to damage Obi’s reputation and public standing.

It read, “The above statements, in their natural and ordinary meaning, falsely and maliciously represent our client as a person who demands, solicits, organises and collects bribes; who extorts, defrauds and swindles political aspirants of their money; and who, in concert with others, is engaged in criminal conspiracy and actively perpetuating criminality.

Should you fail, refuse or neglect to comply with the above demands within the stipulated period, our client shall be left with no option than to seek legal redress against you without further recourse.”

WOW.