January 7th, 2025
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, has raised the alarm that he has been receiving threats as well as his family members over his New Year message on President Bola Tinubu.
Obi stated this in a post on his X handle, alleged that he was accused of crossing the line and would face the consequences over his New Year message.
He, however, expressed worry that Nigeria is gradually transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime.
The post read: “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:
“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.”