Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has claimed that some supporters of President Bola Tinubu have threatened to kill him following his recent criticism of the government’s handling of national issues.
In a recent post on X, Obi revealed that his New Year message, which posed questions to President Tinubu about the state of the nation, had triggered serious threats to his life.
This comes shortly after Felix Morka, the national spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC), remarked that “Peter Obi has crossed the line so many times and has it coming to him whatever he gets.” In an interview with Arise Television, Morka criticized Obi as an “irrational being” and condemned his public remarks, labeling them deceptive. He urged Nigerians to reject Obi’s statements regarding the government’s performance.
In response, Obi tweeted on Monday afternoon, asserting that his words were within the bounds of the law.
“Have I really crossed the line?” he asked. “I ask this question because my New Year message has now led to threats against my life, my family, and those around me. While I have received all sorts of messages, one Mr. Felix Morka has gone further to accuse me of ‘crossing the line’ and has warned that I will face the consequences.
“I find it necessary to share this message again and urge everyone who has not seen it to watch:
“If I have truly crossed the line, I invite anyone to point it out, as I remain committed to upholding decorum. However, I will not be silenced in my resolve to speak truthfully, especially as our nation continues to drift toward undemocratic practices.
“We are increasingly transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime, where freedom of expression is being systematically suppressed.
“May God help us create a better and freer society for the sake of our children.”
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