Kenneth Okonkwo responds to Peter Obi’s pre-action notice

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the ADC, has formally responded to the pre-action notice from NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, who threatened a N5 billion defamation lawsuit. In a reply dated June 16, 2026, Okonkwo rejects the defamation claims, stating his remarks reflected information from a client, Obunike Ohaegbu, who allegedly paid N10 million for a fraudulent ticket orchestrated by Obi. The letter also slams Obi for publishing Okonkwo's personal phone number on social media, calling it a severe data breach and invasion of privacy. Okonkwo's legal team warns they will seek appropriate legal remedies for the action.