Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has raised the alarm over threats he said were made against him by the national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka.
Reacting to comments made by Morka during a television program on January 5, where he said, “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,” the former Anambra governor revealed that his New Year message led to threats against his life, family, and those around him.
Reacting to Morka’s statement on X, Obi said if he had truly crossed the line as the APC spokesperson claimed, he invites anyone to point it out. He however stated that he will not be silenced in his resolve to speak truthfully as the nation continues to drift toward undemocratic practices.
Obi said, “Have I truly 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.
“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.”
