Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson, weeks after he criticised the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday, thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him.
“I give God all the glory to be appointed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar as his Spokesperson. I thank HE AA for the immense confidence reposed in me,” he wrote.
He described the appointment as a reflection of Atiku’s leadership style, saying the former vice president embraces dialogue rather than taking offence when associates express differing opinions.
“Rather than pick offence against any of his associates for expressing genuine reservations of any action taken, HE AA always opts for dialogue and compromise that will engender solution to problems,” he said.
Okonkwo disclosed that discussions with
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