Kenneth Okonkwo Clarifies Departure from APC: “I Resigned, I Did Not Defect
Renowned actor and Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has set the record straight regarding his departure from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), emphasizing that he resigned from the party and did not defect.
In 2022, Okonkwo made headlines when he parted ways with the APC, citing his disapproval of the party’s adoption of a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election. His resignation was grounded in his commitment to “the interest of equity, justice, fairness, and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.”
A month after leaving the APC, the veteran actor aligned himself with the Labour Party (LP) and collaborated with former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, in support of his presidential ambition.
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In a recent interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo refuted claims that he defected from the ruling party, clarifying that his action was a resignation and not a defection.
“The 55-year-old politician said he is not very ‘comfortable with the word defection’ because he resigned from the APC and joined another party. ‘You defect when you move from one party to another,'” Okonkwo explained during the interview.
He highlighted the distinction between resigning and defecting, especially in the context of Nigerian politics, asserting that his decision was a conscious choice to resign from the APC and align with a different political path.
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As political landscapes evolve and individuals navigate party affiliations, Kenneth Okonkwo’s clarification sheds light on the nuances of his political journey, emphasizing the importance of precision in language when discussing such transitions in the realm of Nigerian politics.
