Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has revealed that his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu -led administration.
The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, during his New Year message, stated that Tinubu’s economic policies had worsened the living conditions of many Nigerians, leaving them poorer than he found them.
Obi urged the President to visit states across the country to witness firsthand the alarming poverty rate.
His comments sparked backlash from Tinubu’s supporters, particularly former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, who accused Obi of lacking the moral authority to criticise Tinubu’s economic policies.
In a statement shared on his X page today, Obi disclosed that the backlash had escalated to threats against his life, his family, and those close to him.
He further revealed that he had received various threatening messages, including one from Felix Morka, who accused him of “crossing the line.”
According to Obi, Morka warned him that there would be consequences for his remarks about Tinubu’s administration.
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He tweeted, “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.”
