Felix Morka, the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied allegations of threatening the life of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
On Monday, January 6, Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, claimed that his life was at risk due to his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Obi highlighted the hardships faced by citizens and raised concerns about “institutional corruption.”
In response to Obi’s comments, Morka referred to him as a “prophet of doom” and remarked, “he has crossed the line many times, and whatever happens to him, he deserves.” This prompted Obi to accuse Morka of threatening his life.
On Tuesday, January 7, Morka rejected the accusations, urging Obi to stop spreading falsehoods. “While everyone has a right to free speech, no one has the right to spread misinformation or outright lies,” Morka stated. “The right to free speech granted by our Constitution is not exclusive to Mr. Obi but is a right available to all Nigerians, including me.”
Morka also criticized Obi for leading a “mob” that issues threats against those who oppose him. “Many respected elder statesmen have been attacked, humiliated, and bullied by Obi’s online supporters. Obi has never condemned this behavior or called them to order,” he alleged.
“Obi seems to think of himself as Nigeria’s sacred cow—untouchable, always right, and entitled to demean, intimidate, and incite Nigerians against other political leaders who disagree with him, including those who defeated him in the last election,” Morka continued.
“Mr. Obi is not entitled to any special constitutional or extraterritorial rights over and above any other citizen,” Morka concluded. “As a public figure, Obi has a responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information.”
