Kenneth Okonkwo Denies Leaving Labour Party: “I Am Still a Full-Fledged Member”

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has refuted recent reports suggesting he has left the Labour Party. Okonkwo made this clarification during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday.

“I am embarrassed by your comment. I am just hearing it from your media station that I dumped the Labour Party. I put up the statement that I made so that I wouldn’t be misconstrued. So, where did you get that from? It’s not certainly from the statement that I made. I am still a full-fledged member of the Labour Party,” Okonkwo asserted.

When pressed on his affiliation with the party, Okonkwo confirmed, “Yes, absolutely.”

He addressed internal issues within the Labour Party, noting that while there is no crisis directly involving him, there are disputes within the National Working Committee (NWC) related to the organization of an all-inclusive convention. Okonkwo suggested that the party leader should take decisive action to ensure compliance with court judgments and past agreements.

Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, had previously announced his decision to sever ties with the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, citing concerns over Obi’s leadership approach and effectiveness in addressing national issues. Okonkwo questioned Obi’s capability to win elections and tackle corruption in Nigeria.

The actor-turned-politician emphasized his desire for a leader who is decisive, bold, and possesses integrity and team spirit, qualities he believes are essential for realizing his vision for Nigeria.