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Short video of Kenneth Okonkwo's statement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ipasX-ybNk?si=MmXyCMZswxSFJrAv

(See the full video in the next post).

Peter Obi @PeterObi

Humanity is paramount in my politics, no street urchins

Lately, I have heard a few people say that those who follow Peter Obi are low-class Nigerians, and some have even gone as far as calling them “street urchins” and people of no value. It is deeply unfortunate that in today’s Nigeria, citizens now look down on fellow citizens in such a degrading manner.

I have never and will never look down on anyone, except to lift them up. After all, we can only rise by lifting others. My involvement in politics has never been about associating with the so-called high and mighty, but about standing with the ordinary Nigerians whose voices have been silenced and whose resources have been stolen by the same “big names” who now parade themselves with all sorts of titles and names.

No Nigerian is of no value. No Nigerian is a street urchin. It speaks volumes about the state of our nation that everyday Nigerians, are now battered by poverty and hardship, to the point their leaders refer to them as of no value, and urchins.

Every Nigerian deserves dignity, opportunity, and care. That is why I will continue to do my part to ensure that the ordinary Nigerians enjoy a better life, one built on access to education, quality healthcare, and genuine efforts to lift them out of poverty.

True leadership is not about mocking the weak, it is about lifting them up.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

https://x.com/PeterObi/status/1975799464976666998?t=7UFR7fgD4T3Z7-ifwVle2g&s=19

Full video.

The relevant portion begins at the 5:46 minute mark.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etrTfZwZYxo?si=6S-RDJeh7QMIXanq

naptu2:
What actually happened was that one of Peter Obi's associates said that Kenneth Okonkwo was lobbying to be publicity secretary of the Labour Party and that he left Obi because Obi refused to help him get the position.

Kenneth Okonkwo said that the associate was suffering from mental illness that makes him fabricate things. He said he has never attended any meeting with that associate. He said that that was the type of urchin. . .ekuke that follows Peter Obi. He said that one of Obi's biggest problems is that it is street urchins that are following him.

... And Agberos follow TUluMbU. Life no hard na.

People go just open mouth wah!

This man now has a new job in ADC

I expect Reno to secure one too

E go hard make an Igbo man rise to a position of national prominence because of the pull him down (Ph.D) syndrome prevalent among them.

They tear each other down with reckless abandon and have zero loyalty for a collective cause. They lack situational awareness and are effortlessly toxic.

Its not just this arrogant and self-exaggerated Okonkwo guy but most of the politicians from their zone. That's why Nnamdi Kanu is left to hung dry and wither away.

Emilokan, take your flowers. You've been able to extract loyalty and cohesion from your people. No matter how you shoot and miss, you are still their Eldorado king. Agba player... I may not be your fan but na man you be..

Use someone from within to fight perceived foe.

What a shame.

So he (Mr keneth Okonkwo) was once and still is an urchin.

Peter Obi is the next president of Nigeria.. no one can stop him. Carry on Obi, the Lord is with you and Nigerians support you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The king of lamba is yet to see anything. He and his online noise makers will later run away when the real agenda starts.

This man is a cunning fellow . Nice response from Peter obi

This is beyond disgusting. How can Kenneth Okonkwo say that about other Nigerians!
I am appalled.

Modified
So, just watched parts of the full interview and I can now comment on the context. Kenneth Okonkwo needs to be reminded that Americans that he would otherwise have referred to as "street urchins" or "people of no value"...made Donald Trump the US president, twice!
It is the organic followership that matters, elections are all about numbers and Nigeria certainly have more everyday people than important personalities.

It's part of politics. If they throw mud at you, you make a chocolate ice cream out of it.

Hmm!

Could the truth be bitter?

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You see how decent and on point this response is?

Politics aside, why would someone like Kenneth refer to Obi’s followers as “urchins”? He once supported Obi, didn’t he?

We can have our political differences, but respect for human dignity should always come first.

Let’s live, and let others live

APC and their e-beings . . . 😏

They will do, say or twist anything to make it seem like people are no longer standing with Peter obi BUT ALL THEIR PLANS KEEP FALLING FLAT ON THEIR FACES 🤗

Peter obi is a special breed, he quickly responded because the attacks was directed to his supporters and not necessarily him...but what Kenneth okonkwo failed to realise is that by supporting Peter obi in the past ,if what he said could be taken seriously ,is still referring himself as former urchin

Urchins and headless mob are rhe same , these 2 clowns are delulu.

With the right price, anyone can do anything. Only few exceptions

The scar on my body was done by my enemies but those I called family and friends

ComeToJesus:
E go hard make an Igbo man rise to a position of national prominence because of the pull him down (Ph.D) syndrome prevalent among them.

They tear each other down with reckless abandon and have zero loyalty for a collective cause.

Its not just this arrogant and self-exaggerated Okonkwo guy but most of the politicians from their zone. That's why Nnamdi Kanu is left to hung dry and wither away.

Emilokan, take your flowers. You've been able to extract loyalty and cohesion from your people. No matter how you shoot and miss, you are still their Eldorado king. Agba player... I may not be your fan but na man you be..

but there are also Yorubas that are trying to pull down Tinubu too, likewise Atiku.

SeverusSnape:
... And Agberos follow TUluMbU. Life no hard na.

People go just open mouth wah!

What has this got to do with others? Is it not about Igbos, I.e Okonkwo and Obi, squaring up to each other?

adedayoa2:
but there are also Yorubas that are trying to pull down Tinubu too, likewise Atiku.

You are correct, but the ratio is insignificant and can't ruffle Tinubu's feathers.

adedayoa2:
but there are also Yorubas that are trying to pull down Tinubu too, likewise Atiku.

You are correct, but the ratio is insignificant and can't ruffle his feathers.

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ComeComing:
Peter Obi is the next president of Nigeria.. no one can stop him. Carry on Obi, the Lord is with you and Nigerians support you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

May be IPOB president, but president of Nigeria? Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Not in this lifetime.