Obi noted that Okpebholo should be showing appreciation and complementing his effort instead of issuing threats.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has finally reacted to a threat by Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, that his safety will not be guaranteed if he comes to the state without prior permission.
He spoke about the warning on Thursday, while addressing journalists during a visit to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, Anambra State.
The former Anambra governor, who was in the school to make a N50 million donation, said he was not afraid of threats, adding that he receives threats everyday.
He further stressed that if he has a need to be in Edo State again, he would not hesitate to go there.
He also said the governor should be showing appreciation and complementing his effort instead of threatening him.
Speaking at the event, Obi said, “Threats don’t make any meaning to me. I receive threats everyday. Do you know how many times I have been threatened all over Nigeria? I receive threats everyday actually, the ones you know about was because it was vocal, but I will not be afraid.
“If I have the opportunity to go to Benin and make donations again, trust me, I will. I have always said that we should de-emphasize politics and think more of how to invest in the people. I went to Benin to invest in people because if they have good doctors, good nurses, they will have a better life.
“What the governor should have done is to complement what I was doing in his state instead of threatening me. He should be sincerely grateful.
“I’m in school today to make a donation, I’m going to be in school somewhere in Nigeria tomorrow too. I’m going to be in school on Saturday, I’m going to be in school on Sunday and even on Monday. Forget about the threat, it’s a waste of time.”
