By Bukola Hameed
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate Mr Peter Obi has commended the decision of Dr Doyin Okupe to step aside as the Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council.
In a letter by the Labour Party Presidential Candidate said Okupe’s decision to step aside in order to avoid any distraction to the good work of trying to forge a new direction for Nigeria country was a respected decision.
“I received your letter offering to step aside in order to avoid any distraction to the good work of trying to forge a new direction for our country, on board of which you have been from inception. It is a decision which I respect”.
Mr. Obi stressed that the effort of Labour Party in galvanizing millions of Nigerians particularly youths, cannot be complete without mentioning the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of Dr Doyin Okupe.
Mr. Obi in his letter hope that the nation’s legal system will provide Dr. Okupe with an opportunity to clear his name.
Dr Doyin Okupe has resigned as the Director General of Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council following his conviction by a Federal High Court for Money laundering.