'It is a decision which I respect' - Peter Obi says as he accepts Okupe’s resignation

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party has accepted the resignation of Doyin Okupe, the convicted Director-General of the party's presidential campaign council.

Recall the Okupe announced his withdrawal from Obi's campaign after he was convicted by a federal high court of money laundering.

He was sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option to an N500,000 fine on each of the counts, which totaled N13 million.

Okupe opted to pay the fine after the sentencing.

In a letter addressed to Okupe, Obi acknowledged receipt of the letter.

“Dear Elder Brother Doyin, 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,” Obi wrote.

He added: “It is my sincere hope that the legal system would afford Okupe an opportunity to eventually clear his name.”