{
  "id": 6269687,
  "title": "Datti vs Peter Obi: Kenneth Okonkwo reveals reason behind fresh attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/datti-vs-peter-obi-kenneth-okonkwo-reveals-reason-behind-fresh-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:33:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/datti-vs-peter-obi-kenneth-okonkwo-reveals-reason-behind-fresh-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has offered insight into the recent criticism of Peter Obi by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Speaking on ARISE Television’s Daybreak programme, Okonkwo suggested that Datti's comments may stem from a \"post-political identity crisis\" following their involvement in the 2023 presidential election. During the interview, Okonkwo, who serves as the spokesman for ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar, stated that the dissolution of the political structure that supported the 2023 campaign could have left Datti disillusioned with Obi. Okonkwo recalled the high spirits surrounding the Obi-Baba-Ahmed campaign, noting that supporters were motivated by their belief that it could bring about a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape. The Nollywood actor and politician emphasized that the campaign stood out due to the genuine desire of its supporters to contribute rather than for personal gains.",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, says the recent criticism of Peter Obi by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, may be the result of what he described as a “post-political identity crisis” arising from their experience in the 2023 presidential election. Okonkwo stated this on Tuesday during an appearance […] Datti vs Peter Obi: Kenneth Okonkwo…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Why Peter Obi got it wrong by picking Datti Baba-Ahmed in 2023 – Isaac Fayose",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/why-peter-obi-got-it-wrong-by-picking-datti-baba-ahmed-in-2023-isaac",
        "published": "2026-09-08T06:17:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}