Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo is a Nigerian actor and politician known for his significant contributions to Nollywood, where he gained fame for his roles in various films. Recently, he made headlines by resigning from the Labour Party, citing internal crises and a lack of preparedness for the upcoming 2027 elections as his reasons. Okonkwo expressed his commitment to good governance and indicated his willingness to align with like-minded individuals in pursuit of a better political future for Nigeria.
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Kenneth Okonkwo has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party.
Declare Diri's seat vacant, Kenneth Okonkwo urges INEC
Nigeria· 2025-10-16
Kenneth Okonkwo has said the recent pledge by Peter Obi to serve only one term if elected president in 2027 is not an original idea.
Borrowed Strategy? – Ex-LP ChieNigeria· 2025-09-06
Kenneth Okonkwo warned that only a formidable coalition of the country’s top elites can end President Bola Tinubu’s re-election quest in 2027.
2027: No single candidate can beat Tinubu aloneNigeria· 2025-04-27
Former LP chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo was also present.
INEC studies Supreme Court judgmentNigeria· 2025-04-25
Kenneth Okonkwo is a former LP chieftain.
LP splits into three factions as Apapa declares self chairNigeria· 2025-04-10
Former LP chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo was mentioned among the attendees.
Obi, Otti receive S'Court judgment CTCNigeria· 2025-04-09
Kenneth Okonkwo's resignation from the Labour Party is described as 'good riddance to bad rubbish' by Abayomi Arabambi.
Kenneth Okonkwo’s exit from LP a reliefNigeria· 2025-02-13
Kenneth Okonkwo is a former spokesperson for the Labour Party who has resigned his membership and criticized the party's leadership.
You belong to Nollywood not politics, LP slams Kenneth OkonkwoNigeria· 2025-02-11
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, stated he has not defined his next political destination.
I have not decided my next destination, says Kenneth OkonkwoNigeria· 2025-02-11
Kenneth Okonkwo has resigned his party membership from the Labour Party, stating it is not ready for the 2027 general election.
Kenneth Okonkwo quits LP, says party not ready for 2027 electionNigeria· 2025-02-11