UPDATE: Labour Party Gives Detailed Reason Doyin Okupe Resigned As Obi-Datti Campaign DG

The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has disclosed that the resignation of its Director-General, Doyin Okupe was based on personal grounds.

The Spokesman of the campaign council, Yunusa Tanko disclosed on Tuesday that Okupe resigned in the interest of ‘Obedients’ (supporters of the Labour Party flag bearer, Peter Obi).

Tanko explained that Okupe believes that the interest of ‘Obedients’ across the world supersedes his.

RovingNaija News had earlier reported that Okupe stepped down from his position following the ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday sentencing him to jail.

Okupe, who was convicted by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu over a money laundering case brought before it by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged money laundering and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N702 million valid had resigned following several reactions after his conviction.

Taking to his Twitter handle on Tuesday, Doyin shared a copy of his resignation letter written to the presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi.

He further urged Obi to appoint a DG, who is without any distractions to lead his campaign ahead of the 2023 general elections.

He shared a copy of the letter with the caption: ‘‘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.”

However, Tanko said, “Doyin Okupe resigned on his ground. He believes that the ‘Obedient movement’ supersedes every other interest. He has decided; the Labour Party’s executive would take the decision the way forward.”