The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Peter Obi, has raised an alarm over an alleged threat to his life after releasing New Year messages on the state of the nation.
TheNewGuru reports that the Obi made this known in a statement via his Twitter account on Monday, January 6, 2025 said he has received all sorts of messages including threats to his life and that of those around him.
Recall that in his New Year message, Obi asserted that economic situation worsened contrary to the positions of Tinubu’s government.
According to the former Anambra governor, Nigeria has 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.
He also added that the country as one of the most insecure and least peaceful countries in the world.
In response, Felix Morka, the publicity secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a statement said Peter Obi’s claim is misleading, especially when all indicators show that the country is rebounding in significant measures which cast the former Governor of Anambra State squarely, as Nigeria’s leading doomsayer.
Speaking, Peter Obi said Felix Morka had accused him of crossing the line and warned that he would face the consequences.
The post read, “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 has 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: youtube.com/watch?v=waGknJ…
“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.”