The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi to call his supporters to order, cautioning against the use of threats and language that undermine democratic values.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE
This follows Obi’s response to claims by APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, who accused him of crossing the line with his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During an interview on Arise Television, Morka alleged that Obi was attempting to incite Nigerians against the government, describing his actions as irrational and irresponsible.
Morka stated, “Mr. Obi has crossed the line many times. He is shooting from the hip, being irrational in his public commentary. For a man who governed Anambra for eight years with no significant legacy, he’s sulking instead of reflecting on his defeat. At this point, whatever he gets, he needs to manage it.”
In his defense, Peter Obi, via X (formerly Twitter), reaffirmed his commitment to decorum and invited constructive criticism of his New Year message. He lamented the nation’s drift toward authoritarianism and the suppression of free expression.
Reacting to the controversy, APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim expressed disappointment with Obi and his supporters’ reactions, dismissing claims that Morka’s remarks were threatening.
“There is nothing harmful or insulting in Morka’s statement,” Ibrahim said. “Peter Obi and his supporters are taking politics to a different level. By now, we should be engaging in politics without bitterness, not reducing ourselves to insults and threats. I expect Peter Obi, a seasoned politician, to caution his supporters against language that undermines democracy.”
Ibrahim also urged Obi’s supporters, often referred to as “Obidients,” to reflect on the role of constructive opposition in politics rather than resorting to hostility.