- The ex-Anambra State governor said he would not be gagged in his resolve to speak truth to power, especially as the nation continues its lurch into dictatorship.
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said his life is in danger for drawing Nigerians attention to the incompetence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Obi, while addressing a press conference on new years day, expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, criticised his government for the troubling state of things and advised him on what to do to address the myriad of challenges facing Nigeria.
Reacting to Obi’s criticism, the National Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Morka, said Obi has “crossed the line so many times and has it coming to him whatever he gets.”
In his reaction to the threat on his official X handle on Monday, Obi said Nigeria is becoming a totalitarian and autocratic regime freedom of speech is being stifled.
The ex-Anambra State governor said he would not be gagged in his resolve to speak true to power, especially as the nation continues its lurch into dictatorship.
“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:
youtube.com/watch?v=waGknJ…
“If I have truly crossed the line, I invite anyone to point it out, as I remain committed to upholding decorum.
“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,” he tweeted
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