Peter Obi Raises Alarm Of Receiving Threat Messages Over His New Year Message To Tinubu
LAGOS JANUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm that he, his family and those around him have been receiving threats over his New Year message on President Bola Tinubu.
His supporters, under the auspices of Obidient Movement, also yesterday implored Nigerians to take note of the open threat issued by the All Progressives Congress, APC, against their principal.
However, the All Progressives Congress, APC, absolved its spokesman of any wrongdoing.
But Obi in a post on his X handle, alleged that he was accused of crossing the line and would face the consequences over his New Year message.
He, however, expressed worry that Nigeria is gradually transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime.
The post read: “Have I really crossed the line? I ask the 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.”
Obedients react
Similarly, Obi’s supporters have urged Nigerians to take note of the open threat issued by the All Progressives Congress, APC, against their principal.
Spokesperson of the movement, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, in statement in Abuja, yesterday, expressed the group’s displeasure and concern over the threats issued by the APC through its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, in an interview on national television.
Yunusa said: “The comments were made by Mr. Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, on Arise TV on January 5, 2025.
‘’His statement that ‘Mr. Peter Obi has crossed the line so many times and he has what’s coming to him, and whatever he gets, he should manage it,’ is considered a direct threat to Mr. Obi’s life and the peace of the Nigerian state.
“We view this as not only an attack on Mr. Peter Obi but also a dangerous signal of Nigeria’s descent into authoritarianism under the current administration.
“Such a declaration from the spokesperson of the ruling party is reckless, unbecoming, and a blatant endorsement of violence.
“Mr. Peter Obi’s commitment to Nigeria has been consistently demonstrated through his issue-based politics, his relentless pursuit of solutions to national challenges, and his respect for democratic principles.
“His New Year address, which critically evaluated the state of the nation and offered practical solutions, was devoid of personal attacks, hate or incitement. It was a message of hope and a call for decisive action to rescue Nigeria.”
The movement asked the APC to state categorically what lines Mr. Obi crossed, who drew those lines and on whose authority?
Yunusa explained that the Nigerian constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of expression and the protection of life, adding that it is unacceptable that a government which swore to uphold these principles now seeks to silence dissenting voices with threats.
“Mr. Felix Morka’s statement confirms what Mr. Obi has repeatedly pointed out—that his life, his business, and all he represents are under coordinated attacks aimed at silencing his voice and that of his supporters at large.
“This administration has chosen repression over dialogue, intimidation over engagement, and threats over democratic discourse.
“We categorically state that if any harm befalls Mr. Peter Obi, his family, or anyone associated with him, the Nigerian government and its agents will be held directly responsible.
“Nigerians and the international community must take note of this emerging pattern of repression and act to hold those in power accountable.
“The Obidient Movement will not be cowed into silence. We stand firmly with Mr. Peter Obi and his vision for a just, equitable, and prosperous Nigeria.
“We call on Nigerians to resist this slide into authoritarianism by continuing to demand accountability, justice, and the protection of democratic values.
“Finally, we urge the security services to not sweep such threats under the carpet as they had done in previous times but engage Mr Morka to elucidate on his utterance.
“Furthermore, the ruling party should call to order their mouth piece and members at large to desist from actions that could heat up the polity. In addition, the government of the day should foster an environment of noble ideas to shape our national discourse and not threats,’’ Tanko said further.
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on Jan 7 2025. Filed under National.
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