Doyin Okupe, the Director-General of the Labour Partyโs Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has resigned from his position following his conviction over money laundering charges.
TalkGlitz had reported on Dec 19, that the embattled Director General of the Obi-Datti campaign was convicted of breaching the Money Laundering Act by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
The LP chieftain was subsequently sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
But the presiding judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, gave an option of N500,000 a fine on each of the 26 count charges, totalling N13m for which he was found guilty.
Doyin Okupe opted to pay a fine of N13 million to beat the 4:30 pm deadline.
He announced his resignation in a letter addressed to Peter Obi, LP presidential candidate, dated December 20, 2022.
โDear Peter, 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,โ the letter reads.
โI have invested too much in your campaign to allow my personal travails to become a source of distraction.
โIn the circumstances, I have opted to step aside and plead that you appoint a new Campaign DG who can continue the assignment with zero distractions.โ
https://twitter.com/doyinokupe/status/1605253623688343552
There have been words of commendation for Doyin Okupe as he stepped down as Director General of the Labour Party presidential campaign.
His decision to resign has since stirred reactions from Nigerians, as such action is uncommon in the Nigerian political space.
See some reactions below:
Doyin Okupe is a noble man. His resignation will be forever appreciated. This is a show of Labour Party's cleanliness. Obi is coming. pic.twitter.com/pCeDQX4rEI
— Nwachukwu Anthony Okolie (@NwachukwuAO) December 20, 2022
Kudos to Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe and the leadership of Labour Party.
Corrupt Iyorchia Ayu is leading the campaign of PDP and that is why PDP will remain in opposition till 2027.
— Chris (@only1topboyy) December 20, 2022
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Doyin Okupe's decision to step down from his position is a bold move that demonstrates his commitment to the success of the campaign. It takes courage to put the greater cause before personal ambition, and it is a testament to Okupe's character. This is a reminder that …
— Kowa Ishaku Yahaya IV ๐ (@Yahaya_IV) December 20, 2022
Breaking news!!!
Doyin Okupe resignsโฆ
Thank you Drโฆ
No Agbado or Mikano can raise accusations on usโฆ
Fellow OBIdients carry large buckets to collect cries of those who wanted to make fun of usโฆ
We are more determinedโฆ
Peter YAKUBU Temitope Obi is coming pic.twitter.com/eXIy9P8pO7— H I I K Y A A T O R (@HiikyaaTor) December 20, 2022
The ObiDient movement is populated by nothing but class and integrity.
We will carry on with our heads held high.
Accolades for @doyinokupe Doyin Okupe.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/gmtYumim3A— QwertyGandalf (PARODY) ้ฎ็ๅๅฏผ (@517p705) December 20, 2022
Doyin Okupe has resigned as the DG to Peter Obiโs campaign But we have been begging Ayu to resign since 5 months now. The difference is clear! PDAPC takes politics as a personal establishment to enrich themselves! God bless @doyinokupe pic.twitter.com/MTKxaOFmyo
— ๐๐ช๐ฌ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฆโ๐ฅ (@Wealth__MD) December 20, 2022
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