A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has formally responded to the pre-action demand letter issued by former presidential candidate Peter Obi over alleged defamatory remarks made during a television interview.
Obi had, on June 9, threatened legal action and demanded N5 billion in damages after Okonkwo allegedly accused him of fraud during the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election process.
However, in a response dated June 16, 2026, and signed by his legal representatives, Supreme God Chambers, Okonkwo dismissed the allegations of defamation, insisting that his comments were based on information supplied by an aggrieved aspirant.
According to the letter, Okonkwo maintained that he did not defame Obi during his appearance on Channels Television, explaining that he was merely presenting the grievances of his client, Obunike Ohaegbu, also known as Nwa Miss.
The legal team stated that Ohaegbu alleged he paid N10 million in an attempt to secure a ticket under the NDC, describing the transaction as part of what he claimed was a scheme allegedly orchestrated by Obi and the party leadership.
The response further accused Obi of violating Okonkwo’s privacy by publishing his personal phone number on social media instead of serving him directly with the legal notice.
Okonkwo’s lawyers argued that the action amounted to a serious breach of data privacy and exposed their client to online harassment, threats and targeted attacks.
They warned that legal action could be taken over the alleged disclosure of personal information.
The chamber also described Obi’s N5 billion demand as an attempt to intimidate and silence Okonkwo, claiming it was designed to distract him from speaking out on what he described as alleged political misconduct.
The exchange marks the latest escalation in the public fallout between Obi and Okonkwo, who were once political allies.
