Peter Obi alleges threat to his life

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has alleged threat to his life following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in his new year message.

Obi on Monday via X said that he had received threats to his life and family following the message and described the accusations as part of a broader attempt to silence critical voices in the country.

“Have I really crossed the line? 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,” Obi wrote.

The Labour Party candidate’s New Year message, delivered during a press conference in Abuja titled “Nigeria Needs Selfless and Exemplary Leadership,” criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for failing to address worsening economic and security challenges.

Obi called for “vigorous, positive actions” to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, adding that many citizens were losing hope.

Reacting to Obi’s comments, the All Progressives Congress, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, accused the former governor of Anambra State of hypocrisy and attempting to incite public outrage against the government.

In a statement, Morka described Obi’s remarks as “misleading” and aimed at scoring “cheap political points.”