Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has clarified that he has no personal issues with Labour Party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Okonkwo made the clarification on Friday, while speaking as a guest on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television.
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He stressed that his political choices are guided by party structures and not by personal disagreements.
“Whoever wins the election of ADC in the presidential primary, I will support. I don’t have any personal problem with my brother Peter Obi,” Okonkwo said.
He explained that his relationship with Obi was rooted in their time together in the Labour Party, but circumstances have since changed.
“Like I have told you, I met Peter Obi in Labour Party. So if the Labour Party that was the foundation of our relationship is no longer there, going forth will be a new arrangement and you have the right to decide what to do going forth,” he added.
Okonkwo further stressed that his political decisions are guided by principles, not sentiments.
“Politics is about structures and ideology, not about emotions.
“You cannot build a nation on emotions; you can only build it on strong institutions and ideas,” he said.
The Nollywood star-turned-politician noted that he still respects Obi but maintained that his loyalty lies with his current political platform.
He also urged Nigerians to focus on issues rather than personalities.
“What matters is not who is contesting, but what they stand for.
“If you stand for restructuring, good governance, and the welfare of Nigerians, then you have my support,” Okonkwo declared.
He emphasised that political decisions must always be viewed in the broader context of national interest and party principles, rather than individual sentiments.
