Embattled Doyin Okupe has resigned as the Director-general of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organization following his conviction by a federal high court sitting in Abuja.
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on Monday found Okupe guilty of money laundering as leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.
According to a letter signed by Okupe, a copy of which was obtained by Nigerian Post, the former presidential aide said he didn’t want to become a distraction to the campaign of the Labour Party.
“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.
“I have invested too much in your campaign to allow my personal travails to become a source of distraction.
“In 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.
“God bless you and family.”