Atiku Appoints Okonkwo As Spokesperson

The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC Atiku Abubakar has appointed Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson.

The development comes few weeks after Okonkwo said he was no longer speaking for the ADC candidate, accusing the party of marginalizing the south east, by appointing a former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi as Abubakar’s running mate.

Amaechi has yet to publicly accepted the position.

Sharing on his verified X on Wednesday, Okonkwo, a Nollywood star-turned politician said Abubakar has appointed him his official spokesman, despite his earlier criticism of him and the party, over their decision to chose Amaechi to run with the former vice president in 2027.

Okonkwo: “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.

“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.”