Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed concerns about threats to his life and family after delivering a New Year message calling for urgent action to alleviate Nigerians’ suffering and restore hope in the country.
Obi’s call for action to address Nigeria’s economic challenges was met with criticism from the APC’s Felix Morka, who accused him of hypocrisy and attempting to incite public outrage.
Days after delivering his address, Obi revealed that he received anonymous threats warning that he had “crossed the line” with his comments. Expressing his concerns on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi wrote:
“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 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 it:
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. -PO.”
