The former governor of Anambra state and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has cried out against an alleged threat to his life and family.
This is coming after Felix Morka, the National spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in an interview on Arise TV stated that Obi deserve whatever is coming to him.
Recall the former governor had in his new messages criticized the ruling party’s government, stating that the political, economic and security condition of the country is deteriorating despite the government’s claim and indifferent dispositions to things.
According to the LP Presidential candidate: “Our national challenges are visibly worsening. Our nation and its fortunes are in clear reverse. The indices are clearly indicative of our decline; thus our national indices tell a disconcerting story.
“Nigeria remains one of the poverty capitals of the world, with over 100 million people living in extreme poverty and more than 150 million in multidimensional poverty. The situation has deteriorated significantly over the past 18 months under the current administration.
“As a nation, we have fallen from being the largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $574 billion and a per capita income of over $3,500 in 2014, to now ranking fourth on the continent. Our current GDP is less than 50% of what it was a decade ago, standing at approximately $200 billion, with a per capita income of barely $1,000.”
However, Obi’s criticism does not sit well with Morka who among other things during the interview stated: “he think he can bring down the government by being maliciously deceptive, Mr. Obi has crossed the line so many times and deserve whatever is coming to him.”
Reacting to Morka’s statement in a post on his X handle on Monday, Obi questioned if he has “really crossed the line” after receiving threats against his life, family, and associates following his New Year’s message.
He called out to the public to point out to him where he crossed the line, expressing his commitment to upholding decorum.
The former governor also vowed not to be silenced in his resolve to speak truthfully, especially as the country “drift toward undemocratic practices.”
His post reads, “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.
“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.”
He encouraged those that missed the interview to watch and deduced for themselves.

By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth