The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised concerns over threats to his family following a New Year’s Day media chat in which he criticized the policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obi made the allegations in a post shared on his Facebook page on Monday night.
He wrote, “Have I really crossed the line? I ask this question because my New Year message has now led to threats against my life, my family, and those around me.”
The former governor of Anambra State also criticized APC’s publicity secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, accusing him of issuing veiled threats. According to Obi, Morka accused him of “crossing the line” and warned that he would face the consequences.
Obi called on Nigerians to point out where he may have erred, saying, “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.”
Furthermore, Obi accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of stifling freedom of speech and becoming increasingly authoritarian and repressive.