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EDO STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 19 – The Obidient Movement criticized Governor Okpebholo for undermining constitutional rights and warned he would be accountable if harm comes to Peter Obi amid a pattern of intimidation.
- On Saturday in Edo State, the Obidient Movement declared Governor Monday Okpebholo a threat to national unity, warning he would be held accountable if any harm befell Peter Obi.
- In a viral video circulating in Benin City, Governor Monday Okpebholo warned Peter Obi he must seek security clearance before entering Edo State, saying his safety would not be guaranteed otherwise.
- The Obidient Movement called on the Inspector General of Police and DSS to note the threat, emphasized Obi’s constitutional right to freedom of movement and association, citing Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution.
- The African Democratic Congress strongly condemned the governor’s warning, with Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi calling it `disgraceful as it is undemocratic`.
- Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria challenged governors to uphold Chapter Four of the Nigerian Constitution and international rights instruments, also urging President Bola Tinubu to promote political pluralism.
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Peter Obi: LP senators ask Okpebholo to withdraw threat
Senators elected on the platform of the Labour Party have berated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over his remarks against the party chieftain, Peter Obi and asked him to apologise to Nigerians. On Friday, July 18, 2025, Okpebholo publicly warned Obi against setting foot in Edo without security clearance. He alleged that the 2027 presidential aspirant's last visit to the state coincided with the resurgence of violence in the state. The Go…
We’ll hold you if anything happens to Peter Obi, Obidients...
By Musa Luka Musa The Obidient Movement on Saturday said Okpebholo should be held responsible if anything happens to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kazaure was reacting to Okpebholo’s threat that Obi should not step foot in Edo State without informing him. In a viral video, Okpebholo was heard saying, Obi’s coming to Edo coincided with resurgence of violence in the state and Obi to stay away from the state, saying his saf…
I did not issue any form of threat to Peter Obi, says Edo Governor, Okpebholo
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Edo State Government has responded to misinterpretations surrounding Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s remarks The post I did not issue any form of threat to Peter Obi, says Edo Governor, Okpebholo appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
Falana Demands Withdrawal Of Okpebholo's Threat Against Peter Obi » News.ng
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to retract threatening statements made against former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The controversy erupted following Okpebholo’s remarks at a public gathering on Friday, where he imposed conditions on Obi’s future visits to the state. The governor linked Obi’s previous visit to alleged security incidents and questi…
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