Human rights lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, on Tuesday, accused a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, of exchanging his brain for his sharp tongue.
Idam was reacting to Okonkwo’s rejection of Atiku-Amaechi’s ADC presidential ticket.
Okonkwo had faulted the decision of the ADC to pick the
former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who hails from the South
South, as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate.
The ADC chieftain vowed never to campaign for Atiku if his
running mate is not from the Southeast.
However, Idam, in a statement, said: “Kenneth Okonkwo, who
seems to have exchanged his brain for an exceptionally sharp tongue, has spoken
again. This time, he appears to be advocating for a presidential ticket that
accommodates the Southeast, either as President or Vice President.
“On the surface, one might mistake this position for
pan-Igbo advocacy. However, the real question lies in what may truly motivate
his agitation.
“I suspect that at some point he positioned himself as a
potential running mate to Atiku Abubakar—a wild ambition that may have
contributed significantly to the erosion of his public image. How he convinced
himself that such a possibility ever existed can only be explained by greed and
overreaching ambition.
“A man who lacks the capacity to attract votes beyond his
own cannot realistically be considered a valuable electoral asset. Atiku,
whatever his shortcomings, would hardly risk what may be his final presidential
bid on such a gamble.”
The human rights lawyer suggested that perhaps Okonkwo’s
next political destination should be the APC, where his current disposition may
find a more comfortable home.
He also alleged that Okonkwo’s fallout with the presidential
candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi was due to his
inability to secure a duplex he reportedly desired.
“I have heard claims that his relationship with Peter Obi
deteriorated because Obi allegedly could not provide the duplex accommodation
he reportedly desired. I’m not sure if that is correct.
“However, if that is indeed all it takes to earn the loyalty
of some political actors, then President Tinubu’s camp may be well positioned
to satisfy such expectations in exchange for vigorous marketing of an
underperforming government.
In politics, convictions are tested not when comfort is
guaranteed, but when principles come at a cost.
“The public must now watch out for a possible switch. After
all, all it takes is the same tongue to deny everything he has ever said,” he
added.
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