By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor and politician, Mr Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesman.
Okonkwo announced his new appointment on his official X page on Thursday.
The appointment came few weeks after Okonkwo criticized Atiku Abubakar’s choice of former Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
It will be recalled that during the 2023 general election, Okonkwo was Peter Obi’s spokesman on the platform of Labour Party (LP).
Okonkwo, in the message said, “I give God all the glory to be appointed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar as his Spokesperson. I thank HE AA for the immense confidence reposed in me.
“This appointment speaks volume of the democratic credentials of HE AA. Rather than pick offence against any of his associates for expressing genuine reservations of any action taken, HE AA always opts for dialogue and compromise that will engender solution to problems.
“At a dialogue with HE AA and other well meaning members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the interests of the South-East have been discussed and guaranteed within the existing challenges posed by the Electoral Act, 2026, and the realities on the ground.
“I extend special thanks to my brother and friend, Dr Kashim Imam CFR, for his kind and special intervention and counsel which revealed a special place for all Nigerians irrespective of place of origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, or cultural affiliations in the emerging political scenario.
“My gratitude extends to Mr Ralphs Nwosu, former National Chairman of ADC, for his continuous sacrifice which has assisted in consolidating the ADC to face the numerous challenges put in its way since the formation of the coalition.
“My regards to Dr Ekene Onwuka, SSA to HE AA on Special Duties, for his efforts towards raising a formidable team to ensure the election of HE AA come 2027.
“My sincere gratitude to my family, fans, and friends for their support and prayers which God answered in covering my errors and colouring my efforts to pave the way for this appointment.
“I still covet your prayers for wisdom, courage, provision, and protection needed to carry out this challenging post which will usher in a glorious and great Nigeria.
“Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.Campaigns and Elections”, the post concluded.
