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.
“We urge the security services to not sweep such threats
under the carpet as they have done in previous times but engage Mr Morka to
elucidate on his utterance.”
Earlier, Peter Obi had cried out, alleging that his life is
now under threat because of his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s
administration.
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