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JUST IN: Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign DG Resigns
JUST IN: Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign DG Resigns
Doyin Okupe, director-general of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, has resigned.
Okupe conveyed his decision in a letter shared on Twitter and to his principal, the Presidential Candidate of the party, Mr. Peter Obi on Tuesday.
Recall Okupe was found guilty of violating the Money Laundering Act by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday.
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He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, but opted to pay a N13 million fine instead.
“You will recall that I briefed you yesterday about my personal travails in seeking justice and clearing my name using the Nigerian Legal System to pursue same,” the statement reads.
“I have invested too much in your campaign to allow my personal travails to become a source of distractions.
“Given the circumstances, I’ve decided to step down and request that you appoint a new campaign DG who can complete the assignment without distractions.”
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