New Year message has led to threats against his life and family - Peter Obi

The former Governor of Anambra said he has received all sorts of messages including threats to his life and that of those around him.

Recall that in his New Year message, Obi maintained that Nigeria’s economic situation worsened despite improvement claims by the Federal Government, adding that the country remains one of the poverty capitals in the world.

Citing the displacement of families in many parts of the country due to the activities of bandits and terrorists, the ex-governor described Nigeria as one of the most insecure and least peaceful countries in the world.

Obi also criticised President Bola Tinubu, asking him to stop overseas trips and conduct his medical examinations in Nigeria.

Obi said, “Mr President, out of the approximately 580 days you have been in office, it is reported that you have spent over 30%, or around 180 days, on more than 30 publicly recorded overseas trips.”

However, while speaking during an interview on Arise Television the spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka said Obi was crossing the line with his incessant criticisms of the ruling party and Tinubu’s government.

“Peter Obi is really crossing the line, the campaigns are over, he needs to relax and allow his lawyers to handle his case at the tribunal, accusing the APC of attacking his personal life is ridiculous.

“Obi has been way too sanctimonious for someone who volunteered to venture into politics and run for the presidency,” Morka said.