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Peter Obi files N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo
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Peter Obi files N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Peter Obi, presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, filed a N5 billion lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo.
  • Obi alleges Okonkwo defamed him on Channels TV by accusing him of defrauding aspirants and manipulating election results.
  • Okonkwo claims he stands by his statements, citing information from aspirants allegedly defrauded by Obi's faction.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has initiated a N5 billion lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, for alleged defamation. The lawsuit was filed at the Anambra State High Court.

The legal action stems from accusations Okonkwo made during an appearance on Channels TV. He alleged that Obi defrauded and extorted N10 million from Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirants and manipulated the party's primary election results.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had previously issued a seven-day ultimatum to Okonkwo. He demanded a retraction of the allegations, a N5 billion compensation, and a public apology. Failure to comply would result in legal action.

Okonkwo, through his lawyer, has maintained his stance. He stated that he spoke out after receiving information from NDC aspirants who claimed to have been defrauded and extorted by the NDC South-east caucus, allegedly led by Obi.

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Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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