Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, through his legal counsel has issued a letter of demand to Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo following comments made during a live television broadcast.
The letter is dated June 9, 2026, and signed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co (Madiba Chambers).
According to the content of the letter, the demand stems from statements made by Okonkwo on June 8, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s program, “Sunrise Daily”. The broadcast, which was subsequently reported by multiple media platforms under headings such as “Kenneth Okonkwo Criticises Peter Obi, Condemns NDC Primaries”, contained allegations that Obi’s legal team describes as completely fabricated and damaging.
According to the legal document, Okonkwo stated in substance and effect, “(a) that our Client, Mr. Peter Obi, together with the leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-East,
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