Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has alleged threats to his life following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in his New Year message.
Obi’s concerns stem from a statement attributed to Felix Morka, the national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during a recent interview.
Morka reportedly stated, “Peter Obi has crossed the line so many times and has it coming to him whatever he gets.”
At a New Year press conference on Thursday, Obi expressed deep concerns about Nigeria’s worsening political, economic, security, and healthcare conditions. The former Anambra State governor criticized the government’s claims of progress, arguing that the country’s situation continues to deteriorate daily.
“Our national challenges are visibly worsening. Our nation and its fortunes are in clear reverse. The indices are clearly indicative of our decline; thus our national indices tell a disconcerting story,” Obi said.
“Nigeria remains one of the poverty capitals of the world, with over 100 million people living in extreme poverty and more than 150 million in multidimensional poverty. The situation has deteriorated significantly over the past 18 months under the current administration.
“As a nation, we have fallen from being the largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $574 billion and a per capita income of over $3,500 in 2014, to now ranking fourth on the continent. Our current GDP is less than 50% of what it was a decade ago, standing at approximately $200 billion, with a per capita income of barely $1,000.”
Responding to Morka’s statement in a post on his X handle on Monday, Peter Obi questioned whether he had “truly crossed the line” after receiving threats to his life, family, and associates following his New Year message.
Obi challenged anyone who believes he has crossed the line to point out where he went wrong, emphasizing his dedication to maintaining decorum.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to speaking the truth, vowing not to be silenced as the country “drifts toward undemocratic practices.”
His post reads, “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.”
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