JUST IN: Peter Obi finally files N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo over defamation (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria presidential candidate Peter Obi filed a N5bn defamation lawsuit against former ally Kenneth Okonkwo, who accused him of extorting N10m and manipulating election results.

• Peter Obi files N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo for defamation
• Okonkwo accused Obi of extorting N10m from NDC aspirants and manipulating primary election results
• Obi threatened legal action if Okonkwo didn't withdraw allegations, pay N5bn, and apologize