Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo has debunked claims that he was disqualified from the governorship primaries of the Enugu state All Progressive Congress.
The outspoken actor noted that what is being circulated is fake.
Okonkwo made this known in a chat with Pulse.
“I want to state categorically that they are fake news. My attention has been drawn to a lot of publications about me since the nomination process of our party APC.I want to state categorically that they are fake news.
“I have not made any statement or granted any interview, political or otherwise, to anybody since the beginning of the nomination process. At the appropriate time, I will make my position known.
“Kindly disregard and discountenance every statement credited to me as the work of mischief makers. Best regards and God bless,” he disclosed.
Back in March 2018, Kenneth Okonkwo, declared his intention to run for the office of governor of Enugu state.
The actor made the announcement on Instagram, sharing photos of himself alongside other APC party members at a function where he made his declaration to run for office.
“Just declared my intention to contest for the governorship candidate of APC in Enugu state.
“It was heartwarming to receive the blessings of the immediate past Governor of Enugu state, His Excellency, Gov Sullivan Chime. To God be the glory.”
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