APC DENIES THREATENING PETER OBI 08-01-24
By Sadiq Aminu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly denied allegations by Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, that its spokesperson, Felix Morka, threatened his life.
In a press statement, Mr Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, described Obi’s claim as malicious and false, accusing Obi of fabricating the allegation in a bid to attract public sympathy and stoke political tensions.
Morka clarified that his comments referred solely to Obi’s political conduct and criticisms, not to any physical threat.
“Nothing in that statement constitutes or suggests a threat to Obi or anyone else.
“Obi must stop misleading Nigerians with false narratives and start offering constructive criticism based on facts.
The APC spokesperson accused Obi of weaponizing misinformation, claiming that Obi often incites hostility against opposing views and tolerates online harassment by his supporters.
He alleged that Obi’s followers have frequently bullied and issued threats against political opponents, including elder statesmen.
The APC called on Obi to withdraw his accusations and issue a public apology, warning that he would explore legal options to defend his reputation if Obi failed to retract the claims.