JUST IN: Money Laundering: Doyin Okupe withdraws from Peter Obi's campaign

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Doyin Okupe was convicted and jailed by the federal high court on Monday in Abuja.

A day after his conviction for money laundering, Doyin Okupe Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the campaign of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

“It’s time to step aside. But I am with PO and the Obidients and the Presidential Campaigns till God gives us victory in Jesus Name ,” tweeted Mr Okupe, reiterating his support for Mr Obi and supporters . “You will recall I briefed you yesterday about my personal travails in seeking justice and clearing my name using the Nigerian Legal System to pursue same,” he wrote.

“In the circumstance, I have opted to step aside and plead that you appoint a new Campaign DG, who can continue the assignment with zero distractions.”

 

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Ee done happened

That's bravery decision but can BAT and AA do the same?! Never!!!

lol🤣 no matter how they wish to clean LP... the stain go reach everybody one day

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