Obi denies ‘crossing the line,’ says he cant be silenced in Tinubu’s authoritarian regime
By Ishaya Ibrahim
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has denied crossing any line as alleged by spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka.
Obi’s message was met with criticism from Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary APC, who accused Obi of making absurd accusations against the APC and its supporters.
Morka claimed that Obi had crossed the line and was “way too sanctimonious” and needed to relax and let his lawyers handle his case at the tribunal.
But Obi denied the change that he crossed any line. He also said he wouldn’t be silenced in the administration that has become authoritarian.
He said: “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: https://youtube.com/watch?v=waGknJG2K44… 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.”
