Former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, has expressed his willingness to support any candidate—whether from the North or South—who is committed to serving only a single four-year term in office.
Okonkwo made this statement on Sunday during Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political program on Channels Television, where discussions on a potential opposition coalition for the 2027 presidential election were explored.
Push for Equity and Rotational Presidency
The veteran Nollywood actor-turned-politician emphasized that his stance is rooted in the principles of fairness and balance between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. He aligned his position with the country’s informal agreement on power rotation between the two regions.
“Everyone should come together and have this discussion. The candidate’s willingness to serve just four years will influence my support because I remain committed to equity and justice,” Okonkwo stated.
Call for a Strong Opposition Alliance
Since resigning from the Labour Party in February, Okonkwo has remained vocal about the need for a united opposition to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election.
His call for coalition-building aligns with growing political realignments, particularly following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Criticism of APC and Strategy for 2027
Okonkwo criticized the APC government, describing it as incompetent and urging the opposition to replicate the strategy that helped the party rise to power in 2015.
“If the opposition is serious about removing this government, they must unite and act as one. This was exactly what the APC did in 2013, leading to their victory in 2015,” he noted.
Reaffirming his commitment to forming a strong opposition front, Okonkwo stated, “I believe in coalition. When I left my party, I made it clear that I was open to discussions with different groups to consolidate the opposition and remove this government.”
With political coalitions gaining traction ahead of the 2027 elections, Okonkwo’s stance highlights the growing momentum for a broad opposition alliance to challenge the APC’s dominance.
