Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo As Spokesperson For 2027 Election

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has appointed Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo as the spokesperson for his 2027 presidential campaign.

Okonkwo announced the appointment on Thursday by posting a copy of his appointment letter on his X account.

According to the letter, the appointment came after Atiku secured the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election.

“I am pleased to offer you an appointment as my Spokesperson for the 2027 General Elections in Nigeria, following my victory as the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” the letter reads.

In the letter, Atiku expressed confidence in Okonkwo’s ability to communicate effectively with the public.

He praised Okonkwo’s “competence, public communication skills, integrity, political judgment, and ability to represent” hid public positions in a professional and responsible manner.

‘While congratulating you on this appointment, I look forward to your valuable contribution to the campaign and to the advancement of democratic engagement in Nigeria,” the letter added.

Responding to the appointment, Okonkwo thanked God and Atiku for the opportunity, saying he was honoured by the trust placed in him.

“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,” he said.

“This appointment speaks volume of the democratic credentials of HE AA. 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.”

Okonkwo added that talks with Atiku and other ADC leaders had addressed issues affecting the South-East despite the challenges created by the Electoral Act, 2026, and the current political situation.

He also expressed appreciation to former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu and Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Ekene Onwuka, for their support during the coalition process and in securing his appointment.

Okonkwo further thanked his family, friends and supporters for standing by him and appealed for prayers for wisdom, courage, protection and the resources needed to carry out his new responsibility and contribute to building a better Nigeria.

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