Okonkwo Claims Obi Fears Free Primary Elections

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleged that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is afraid of participating in free and fair primary elections. During an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, Okonkwo argued that Obi's political decisions are often influenced by a reluctance to confront open contests.

He stated that Obi's departure from the ADC was not due to ideological differences but rather a preference to avoid primary elections. Okonkwo further claimed that Obi has historically relied on political negotiations and arrangements instead of engaging in competitive primaries.

He referenced Obi's emergence as the governor of Anambra State and noted that Obi lost a party primary outcome that was later overturned, suggesting that this pattern would continue throughout Obi's political career.