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2027: I’ll support anyone willing to leave office after four years – Kenneth Okonkwo

Nigerian actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has declared that he will support any presidential candidate—whether from the North or South—who is willing to step down after serving just one four-year term. Okonkwo, who previously served as a spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign, said his stance is based on fairness and the tradition of rotating leadership […]

2027: We’re still fielding Peter Obi against Tinubu – Labour Party

The Labour Party has announced that Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, will be their candidate for the 2027 general elections. Abayomi Arabambi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed this in an interview on Politics Today, a show on Channels Television. Arabambi also expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will face strong competition […]

2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku should step aside – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former member of the Labour Party (LP) and Nollywood actor-turned-politician, has called for President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside from the 2027 presidential race. Okonkwo, who previously supported Obi in the 2023 election, believes it is time for fresh leadership in Nigeria. In a […]

Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from Labour Party, cites leadership crisis

Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has officially resigned from the party. He stated that his resignation will be effective from February 25, 2025. In a statement, Okonkwo explained that the Labour Party has been facing ongoing internal conflicts and leadership issues, which led to his decision. He emphasized […]

Kenneth Okonkwo Urges Tinubu to Apologize to Minors Released After EndBadGovernance Protest

Labour Party leader Kenneth Okonkwo has spoken out, urging President Bola Tinubu to apologize to the minors who were detained and put on trial after the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. In an interview with Arise Television, Okonkwo described the charges and the way the minors were treated as entirely unjust. The #EndBadGovernance protest, held across Nigeria […]

Kenneth Okonkwo Criticizes Tinubu’s Minister for Age Limit on WAEC and Other Exams

Kenneth Okonkwo, a well-known actor and former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his displeasure with the recent decision by President Bola Tinubu’s government to impose an age restriction on students taking secondary school leaving exams. The federal government announced that students under the age of 18 will no longer be permitted to […]

Kenneth Okonkwo Leaves Labour Party and Parts Ways with Peter Obi

Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign, has left the party and distanced himself from its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In his social media statement, titled “Political Journey to a Great Nigeria,” Okonkwo expressed disappointment over the party’s internal issues and Obi’s failure to address them. Okonkwo emphasized his commitment to […]