The Obidient Movement has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of threatening Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The movement views Morka's statement as a direct threat to Obi's safety and a sign of the country's descent into authoritarianism.
The Obidient Movement has expressed concern over what it describes as a reckless attack on the presidential candidate of the Labour Party , LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi . The movement was particularly concerned about recent comments made by Felix Morka , the All Progressives Congress , APC, National Publicity Secretary, on Arise TV on January 5, 2025.
The APC mouthpiece had said that 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 Obidient Movement, in a statement signed by Dr Yunusa Tanko, said it considered this a direct threat to Obi's life and the peace of the Nigerian state. The Obidient Movement said it views the statement as not only an attack on the vocal 2023 LP presidential candidate but also a dangerous signal of the country's descent into authoritarianism under Tinubu's administration. 'Such a declaration from the spokesperson of the ruling party is reckless, unbecoming, and a blatant endorsement of violence,' the statement added. In the statement on Monday, the Obidient Movement demanded to know the line crossed by Peter Obi and who drew the line. Obidient also said they want to know under what authority the line was drawn and the specific statements or actions of Obi that justify the statement coming from the ruling party. The movement demanded to know, 'What exactly is coming to Peter Obi?' It accused the Tinubu administration of choosing repression over dialogue, intimidation over engagement, and threats over democratic discourse. 'We categorically state that if any harm befalls Mr Peter Obi, his family, or anyone associated with him, the Nigerian government and its agents will be held directly responsible,' the statement said. It also called on Nigerians and the international community to take note of the pattern the ruling party has allegedly adopted and hold those in power accountable
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