Okonkwo rejects Obi’s demand for retraction over NDC ticket sale allegations

From Lukman Olabiyi
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has rejected demands by former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to retract and apologise for allegations concerning the conduct of the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary elections.
Okonkwo, through his legal representatives, insisted that remarks he made during a recent appearance on Channels Television were based on complaints received from party aspirants and other sources, maintaining that his statements were truthful and not defamatory.
The controversy arose following comments made by Okonkwo on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on 8 June, during which he all...