Obi: My life, family threatened for criticising Tinubu

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, says his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, had in his New Year’s message on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, criticised Tinubu, saying “corruption has been deeply entrenched in government” while “nepotism has become the norm on Tinubu’s watch”.

He also lashed out at the president over the hardship in the country.

Reacting during an interview with Arise TV, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, said “Peter Obi has crossed the line so many times and has it coming to him whatever he gets”.

Morka also described Obi as an “irrational being”.

However, Obi, in a statement on his X account on Monday, January 6, said he had received threats against his life, family, and associates after his New Year’s message.

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The former governor stated: “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:

“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.”

The Star