Your Decision To Resign Is One I Respect, Obi Writes Okupe |READ FULL

Following Doyin Okupe’s resignation as the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council Dirictor-General, Presidential Candidate of the LP, Peter Obi on Wednesday wrote to him.

Okupe was on Monday convicted for breaching Money Laundering and diversion of funds to the tune of N702 million but however was able to avoid jail term by paying the stipulated N13 million fine, which was the only option to not have been sent to Kuje Correctional Centre.

Obi’s letter comes a few hours after Mr Okupe resigned as the PCC DG, following his conviction by a Federal High Court Abuja on Monday.

In his brief communique on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor said he respects Mr Okupe’s decision to step down as DG of the PPC.

Obi added that the efforts made so far by the revered publicist in seeing that the Labour Party’s message gets to the people ahead of 2023, is highly commendable and will always be reference point for times to come.

Below is the brief letter from Obi to Mr Doyin Okupe.

My Dear Elder Brother Doyin,

I received your letter offering to step aside in order to avoid any distraction to the good work of trying to forge a new direction for our country, on board of which you have been from inception. It is a decision which I respect.

The story of this historic effort, which has galvanized millions of our countrymen, particularly our youths, cannot be complete without mentioning your commitment, dedication, and the boundless energy that you brought to bear.

It is my sincere hope that our legal system will afford you an opportunity to eventually clear your name.

Your brother,

Peter Obi