•Report by Mudasir Opeyemi
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has written to Doyin Okupe, stating that he respects Mr Okupe’s decision to step down as DG of the PPC.
The former Anambra State Governor said that he hopes a chance for redemption is availed the party’s embattled former Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Director-General, even as he faces a money laundering case.
Okupe had on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down as the DG, campaign organisation of the party, following a judgment of a Federal High Court that convicted him of violating the Money Laundering Act.
“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”.
Obi in the letter added that the efforts made so far by Okupe 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.
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“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,” he added