A legal dispute has emerged between lawyer and public affairs commentator Kenneth Okonkwo and former presidential candidate Peter Obi following a pre-action demand over alleged defamatory remarks linked to political party activities.
In a formal response dated June 16, 2026, Okonkwo’s legal representatives rejected claims that statements made during a television interview amounted to defamation and challenged the basis of Obi’s proposed ₦5 billion lawsuit.
The dispute follows a June 9 demand letter reportedly issued on behalf of Obi after comments made by Okonkwo during an appearance on Channels Television, where allegations relating to activities during the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries were discussed.
According to the reply issued by Supreme God Chambers, Okonkwo maintained that his remarks were based on information supplied by an individual identified as Obunike Ohaegbu, also known as Nwa Miss.
The legal response claimed that the individual alleged he paid ₦10 million in connection with securing a party ticket and described the transaction as fraudulent. These allegations were presented as claims made by the complainant and were not independently verified in the report.
Okonkwo’s legal team argued that the statements referenced during the interview did not constitute defamation but represented issues raised by a dissatisfied aspirant.
The response also raised concerns over the publication of Okonkwo’s personal phone number, alleging that the information was shared publicly without direct service of the legal notice. His lawyers described the action as a privacy violation and said it allegedly led to threats and targeted online reactions.
In the letter, the legal team characterised the defamation demand as an attempt to discourage further public commentary and defended Okonkwo’s professional reputation as a lawyer, commentator and entertainment industry figure.
At the time of reporting, no court ruling had been issued and the claims and counterclaims remain unresolved. Any determination on the merits of the allegations would depend on subsequent legal proceedings or responses from the parties involved.
The details of the letter are as follows:
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