The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) warns that democracy in Nigeria is at risk following an alleged attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). CUPP condemns APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka's warning to Obi over his New Year message, viewing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices.
Following the reported attack on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi , by the ruling All Progressives Congress , APC , the Coalition of United Political Parties,
has said that democracy in the country is in peril. The Coalition also alleged an attempt by the ruling party to silence opposition. A recent statement by Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, has raised dust within the opposition. During an interview on Arise, Morka accused Peter Obi of 'crossing the line' while warning the LP chieftain of consequences for his actions.
in a statement signed by its National Secretary, High Chief Peter Ameh, said Morka's statement was a disturbing development that undermines the principles of democracy and freedom of expression. 'As a nation, we should be alarmed by such threats, which have no place in a democratic society. The implications of Morka's statement are far-reaching, and it is essential that we condemn such actions in the strongest possible terms,' the statement said.
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