Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi is seeking ₦5 billion in damages and a public apology from Kenneth Okonkwo over remarks made during a television interview.
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has filed a defamation suit against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a television interview.
Obi is demanding ₦5 billion in damages as well as a public apology from Okonkwo in connection with the remarks.
The legal action marks a significant escalation in the dispute between both political figures, who were previously regarded as allies.
According to the claim, the alleged defamatory statements were made during a televised appearance. However, specific details of the remarks were not included in the provided summary.
The development places renewed attention on the growing pattern of political disagreements increasingly shifting into legal confrontations, particularly among public figures and former associates.
No additional court proceedings or official responses beyond the filing of the suit were provided at the time of reporting.