BREAKING: This Is A Blatant Endorsement Of Violence

The Obidient Movement has condemned the attack on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

The movement was particularly concerned about recent comments made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

Naija News reports that during an appearance on Arise TV, Morka had said that Peter Obi has “crossed the line so many times and he has what’s coming to him, and whatever he gets, he should manage it.”

Reacting in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanko, the Obidient Movement said it considered this a direct threat to Obi’s life and the peace of the Nigerian state.

It warned that Morka’s assertion was a dangerous signal of the country’s descent into authoritarianism under Tinubu’s administration.

“Such a declaration from the spokesperson of the ruling party is reckless, unbecoming, and a blatant endorsement of violence,” the statement added.

The Movement demanded to know the line crossed by Peter Obi and who drew the line.

Obidient also said they want to know under what authority the line was drawn and the specific statements or actions of Obi that justified the statement coming from the ruling party.

The movement demanded to know, “What exactly is coming to Peter Obi?”

It accused the Tinubu administration of choosing repression over dialogue, intimidation over engagement, and threats over democratic discourse.

“We categorically state that if any harm befalls Mr Peter Obi, his family, or anyone associated with him, the Nigerian government and its agents will be held directly responsible,” the statement said.

It also called on Nigerians and the international community to take note of the pattern the ruling party has allegedly adopted and hold those in power accountable.

“We urge the security services to not sweep such threats under the carpet as they have done in previous times but engage Mr Morka to elucidate on his utterance,” the statement added.

Earlier, Peter Obi had cried out, alleging that his life is now under threat because of his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.