Kenneth Okonkwo claims Peter Obi leaving ADC proves secret Tinubu collaboration
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo stated on Channels Television that any ADC aspirant leaving the party—including Peter Obi—would be 'secretly working for Tinubu.' Okonkwo, a former Labour Party chieftain, argued that exiting the ADC coalition amid its current crisis indicates compromise and service to the president. He dismissed the idea of Obi becoming a 'mobile squadron,' insisting such a move proves collaboration with Tinubu. The comment comes as Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Chibuike Amaechi contend for ADC's presidential ticket ahead of 2027. Okonkwo contrasted this with Atiku's Arise News promise to support whoever emerges as ADC's candidate through consensus or primaries. The remarks highlight growing distrust within Nigeria's opposition as parties position for the 2027 election, with accusations of covert alignment with the ruling party becoming a key narrative in intra-opposition dynamics.