A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has reminded the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, how he stood by him when he was harassed in Edo State.
An Anambra State High Court, Onitsha, recently authorised
Peter Obi to serve court documents to Okonkwo through alternative means after
attempts at direct service were unsuccessful.
The court directed that the documents be affixed at
Okonkwo’s last known residence in Nsukka, Enugu State, or delivered to any
adult present at that location.
The legal action was initiated following accusations made by
Okonkwo, alleging that Obi and certain NDC leaders in the South-East solicited
additional payments from candidates vying for the party’s tickets for National
Assembly positions.
Okonkwo further alleged that Obi personally compiled
candidate lists from a hotel room in Abuja.
In response to the allegations, Obi’s legal representatives
issued a pre-action letter demanding a retraction, a public apology on Channels
Television and social media, N5 billion in damages, and a commitment from
Okonkwo to refrain from making similar statements in the future.
Speaking on Channel Television, Okonkwo was urged by his
interviewer to find a means of reaching out to Peter Obi to settle their
differences. He said, “I don’t think I should. You remember even when the
governor of Edo State harassed him, even when his life was in danger. I wasn’t
speaking for him again.
“But I told him [the governor] that even though I’m not
speaking for him (Obi) again, he’s my brother, and if anything happens to him,
you will know that even if a madman has brothers. I came out to defend you, but
you know what, he is taking me to court.”
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