Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that his political focus is now on the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
He made this statement during an appearance on Arise TV on Thursday, days after quitting the All Progressives Congress as a result of Kashim Shettima’s appointment as Bola Tinubu’s running mate.
The veteran actor, who is also a lawyer, disapproved of the Muslim-Muslim ticket and sent a letter of resignation on his Instagram page on Monday as a result.
Speaking on Thursday, Okonkwo said, “I’m not contemplating any party yet but I must tell you, a friend of mine, a northern brother of mine from Kano State when he learnt I was coming for this program told me, I must be obi-centric going forward.
“This is a Muslim from the north speaking.
Anyone who claims that Muslims in the north would not back Christians is lying to you.
“That is the issue with appointing elderly people to run your party and the government.
“Even though I’m Obi-centric, I haven’t joined a party.
It’s the ticket that has given me the security and youthful vigor we currently need to reform Nigeria’s political system.