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BREAKING: Peter Obi Drags Kenneth Okonkwo to Court, Reasons Emerge
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, through his legal counsel has issued a letter of demand to Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo following comments made during a live television broadcast.
The letter is dated June 9, 2026, and signed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co (Madiba Chambers).
According to the content of the letter, the demand stems from statements made by Okonkwo on June 8, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s program, “Sunrise Daily”. The broadcast, which was subsequently reported by multiple media platforms under headings such as “Kenneth Okonkwo Criticises Peter Obi, Condemns NDC Primaries”, contained allegations that Obi’s legal team describes as completely fabricated and damaging.
According to the legal document, Okonkwo stated in substance and effect:
“(a) that our Client, Mr. Peter Obi, together with the leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-East, informed the party’s aspirants that any person seeking to contest as a member of the House of Representatives must, after paying the prescribed expression of interest fee, pay a bribe of Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000.00) to the NDC and to the Caucus leaders;”
The document further outlines additional claims made by Okonkwo during the broadcast, noting his assertions:
“(b) that the said unlawful demand was accompanied by documentary proof; the person who relayed the information to you having sent the said information together with the receipt evidencing the payment;
(c) that our Client personally wrote and compiled the list of the party’s candidates from his hotel room at the Johnwood Hotel;
(d) that you warned the said aspirants that our Client is going to scam them;
(e) that our Client travels abroad to collect money from people; and
(f) that our Client and the leaders of the NDC in the South-East are perpetuating criminality.”
Rejecting the assertions, Obi’s legal team emphasized that the remarks directly target their client’s character, integrity, and public standing.
The chambers stated:
“The above statements, in their natural and ordinary meaning, and by necessary implication, falsely and maliciously represent our Client as a person who demands, solicits, organises and collects bribes; who extorts, defrauds and swindles political aspirants of their money; who is a fraudster, a scammer and a dishonest political actor; and who, in concert with others, is engaged in criminal conspiracy and is actively perpetuating criminality. These are extremely grave, damaging and reckless imputations of bribery, extortion, fraud, financial dishonesty and criminality directed at the character, integrity, reputation and public standing of our Client.”
The letter goes on to describe the public nature of the statements as particularly troubling due to their rapid amplification across digital channels.
“For the avoidance of doubt, our Client states categorically that the said allegations are false, baseless, malicious, reckless, defamatory and wholly unsupported by any fact. They were made with the clear intent and purpose of lowering our Client in the estimation of right-thinking members of society, exposing him to hatred, contempt and ridicule, and injuring his hard-earned reputation as a man of unquestionable integrity, a statesman and a political leader.
It is particularly disturbing that the said statements were made by you on live television and were thereafter republished, broadcast and widely circulated through online and social media platforms, including video-sharing platforms, where such falsehoods spread rapidly and assume a life of their own. Your words were not mere political commentary. They crossed the permissible bounds of fair comment and constituted a direct assault on our Client’s person, integrity, image and reputation.”
The law firm said that the right to freedom of expression does not permit the reckless destruction of another person’s reputation,
The firm’s listed demands require Okonkwo to immediately withdraw the defamatory statements in their entirety and publish a clear, unequivocal, and unreserved public apology to Peter Obi.
This withdrawal and apology must be given equal prominence to the original broadcast and shared across all his social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Additionally, the legal team demanded a written undertaking that he will cease making or publishing further defamatory statements against their client, alongside a financial compensation package.
The firm said that failure, refusal, or neglect to comply with the terms within the stipulated seven-day window will force the former governor to seek full legal redress in court.
Several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria have successfully passed the second reading at the House of Representatives, according to Legit.
These developments have signalled growing momentum for constitutional amendments aimed at restructuring the geopolitical landscape.
Below is a comprehensive listicle detailing each proposed state, the sponsoring lawmakers, and the regions affected.
List of proposed new states in Nigeria
Ibadan State
On 9 October 2025, the Cable reported that a bill seeking to create Ibadan State from the existing Oyo State had passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun, who represents the Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East federal constituency, aimed to amend the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the creation of the new state.
The bill was debated during plenary and received sufficient support to move forward in the legislative process.
Ijebu State
On 23 October 2025, Vanguard confirmed that the House of Representatives had passed for the second reading of a bill proposing the creation of Ijebu State from the present Ogun State.
The legislation was sponsored by Olufemi Ogunbanwo, representing Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North East/Odogbolu Federal Constituency, alongside three other lawmakers.
The bill’s progression through the second reading stage depicted the growing demand for administrative decentralisation in the South-West, with proponents arguing that the Ijebu region deserved its own statehood due to its historical and economic significance.
Oke-Ogun, Ife-Ijesa, and Ijebu States featured in multi-state creation bill
In March 2025, Daily Trust reported that four bills seeking the creation of additional states had successfully passed second reading in the House of Representatives.
Among them was a consolidated bill sponsored by Oluwole Oke, which proposed the creation of three new states: Oke-Ogun State, Ijebu State, and Ife-Ijesa State.
This legislative package aimed to amend Part 1 of the First Schedule of the 1999 Constitution.
The inclusion of Ijebu State in this bill reaffirmed its legislative traction, while Oke-Ogun and Ife-Ijesa emerged as fresh contenders for statehood in the South-West region.
Tiga State proposal gains ground in the Kano region
Also among the bills reported by Daily Trust was HB.1308, sponsored by Rep. Ghali Mustapha Tijani.
This legislation sought to create Tiga State from the present Kano State, with Rano proposed as the state capital. The bill’s advancement to second reading reflected growing calls for administrative restructuring in the North-West, where population density and regional diversity have fuelled demands for more localised governance.
Orlu State
Ikweagwuonu Ugochinyere sponsored HB.1430, a bill proposing the creation of Orlu State in the South-East region of Nigeria.
According to Daily Trust, the bill passed second reading in March 2025, marking a significant step in the campaign for increased representation and autonomy in the region.
The proposed Orlu State would be carved from existing territories in the South-East, aiming to address long-standing concerns over political marginalisation and resource allocation.
Etiti State
Another South-East initiative has been sponsored by George Ibezimako Ozodinobi.
The bill proposed the creation of Etiti State, with Okigwe designated as its capital. It successfully passed second reading in March 2025, as reported by Daily Trust.
The legislation aimed to carve this from the existing five states in the South-East, reflecting a strategic push to enhance administrative efficiency and regional development.
While the bills have cleared second reading, they must still undergo further scrutiny and approval before any new states can be officially created.
Legit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin and Muhammad Hadi Mutallab as the new chairpersons of the boards of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), respectively, in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership of key investment institutions in the country. Executive Branch
According to Ireporter Online, the appointments were announced by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in a statement released on Monday and published through the Presidency’s official X account.
The ministry explained that the appointments are part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to reinforce institutional governance by placing seasoned professionals in strategic positions to advance investment promotion and industrial development across Nigeria.
It stated that the appointments were made to provide effective leadership for the two agencies, which play crucial roles in attracting investments, driving industrialisation and supporting the country’s non-oil export agenda.
The ministry further clarified that the appointments are non-political and are intended to improve the operational efficiency of both institutions through stronger governance structures. It added that the newly inaugurated boards are expected to provide strategic direction, enhance oversight responsibilities and promote greater accountability in the discharge of their mandates
The Vice President of Zambia, Mutale Nalumango, on Thursday, escaped unhurt after a Zambian Air Force helicopter carrying her crashed shortly after take-off in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province.
According to Zambian authorities, Nalumango was travelling with seven other people when the aircraft went down.
Naija News reports that all eight occupants survived the incident without injuries.
An investigation has also been launched to determine what led to the accident, but authorities have confirmed that everyone aboard the aircraft is safe.
The vice-president had been in the northern district on official duties before the incident.
In other news, a Zambian court has sentenced Leonard Phiri and Mozambican Jasten Mabulesse Candunde to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.
The two men were arrested in December 2025 after being found with charms, including a live chameleon, which prosecutors said were intended for a deadly ritual.
Delivering judgment, Magistrate Fine Mayambu described the convicts as a danger to society.
“It is my considered view that the convicts were not only the enemy of the head of state but were also enemies of all Zambians,” he said.
The court heard that a fugitive former MP allegedly hired the men. Despite claiming to be traditional healers, they were convicted on two counts under the Witchcraft Act.
Magistrate Mayambu said the accused admitted owning the charms and even demonstrated how they intended to use them.
Source: Naija News
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