The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, acknowledging the resignation Doyin Okupe as the Director-General of the LP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), expressed his solidarity with Okupe over the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, which convicted and sentenced Okupe to years of imprisonment with option of fines on charges of money laundry.
Okupe had resigned after the court judgement, including the payment of the fines.
Obi in his letter to Okupe on Wednesday, disclosed that he respects Okupe’s decision to resign as DG of the LP PPC. He expressed expectation that the legal system of country would give Okupe the opportunity to clear his name.
Obi in solidarity with Okupe, stated: “It is my sincere hope that our legal system will afford you an opportunity to eventually clear your name.”
Peter Obi’s letter to Doyin Okupe reads:
“My Dear Elder Brother Doyin,
“I received your letter offering to step aside in order to avoid any distraction to the good work of trying to forge a new direction for our country, on board of which you have been from inception. It is a decision which I respect.
“The story of this historic effort, which has galvanized millions of our countrymen, particularly our youths, cannot be complete without mentioning your commitment, dedication, and the boundless energy that you brought to bear.
“It is my sincere hope that our legal system will afford you an opportunity to eventually clear your name.”
Your brother,
Peter Obi