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Former presidential candidate of the National Interest Party, Eunice Atuejide, has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, to present any evidence he has against Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, before a court of law. Atuejide made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s programme, Prime Time, where she spoke about the importance of transparency and accountability in political leadership. The former presidential hopeful explained that she remains a strong supporter of Peter Obi and believes every public figure should be open to scrutiny, especially when allegations are raised against them. According to her, she does not want to support any political figure whose past cannot withstand public examination or legal review. She challenged Kenneth Okonkwo to bring forward any information he believes could implicate Peter Obi, insisting that such matters should be addressed through the appropriate legal channels. “I challenge Kenneth Okonkwo to disclose in court everything he has against Peter Obi that incriminates him. “I want that scrutiny for my children’s sake. I’m following Peter Obi with all my heart, all my life, and I don’t want to follow a man that has criminal records, whom we probably cannot scrutinize. “One of the reasons I’m happy to do this is that my children are seeing everything. They are happy that mommy is following a man that at least is different from all the other politicians we have known in Nigeria. “So, I need Mr Kenneth Okonkwo to absolutely publish everything. “And I have told my leader that I’m going to demand that he continues this case in court, so that everybody that has every information that incriminates him, I want to see them,” she said. Atuejide further stated that openness among political leaders is necessary to strengthen public confidence and encourage responsible participation in democracy. She noted that political discussions should focus on verifiable facts and evidence rather than unconfirmed claims, adding that legal platforms remain the best place for serious allegations to be examined. The statement has generated reactions among political observers, with many highlighting the ongoing conversations around accountability, leadership standards, and public trust in Nigeria’s political space. The controversy comes as Nigerian politicians and citizens continue to debate the role of transparency in governance and the need for public officials to be held accountable. For related updates on Nigerian politics, leadership discussions, and current affairs, readers can explore more stories on LMSINT Media: