Threat: I Will Come To Edo Again – Peter Obi Tells Okpebholo
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said that he will return to Edo, despite threats by the state governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Obi spoke while responding to questions from journalists in Awka over Okpebholo’s warning that his safety will not be guaranteed if he comes to the state.
The former Anambra governor, who was at his alma mater, Christ the King College, CKC, Onitsha, to make a donation, said he was not afraid of threats, adding that he receives threats every day.
He stressed that if he had to be in Edo State to make a donation, he would not hesitate to go there.
“Threats don’t make any meaning to me. I receive threats every day. Do you know how many times I have been threatened all over Nigeria? I receive threats everyday actually, the ones you know about was because it was vocal, but I will not be afraid.
“If I have the opportunity to go to Benin and make donations again, trust me, I will. I have always said that we should de-emphasize politics and think more of how to invest in the people. I went to Benin to invest in people because if they have good doctors, good nurses, they will have a better life.
“What the governor should have done is to complement what I was doing in his state instead of threatening me. He should be sincerely grateful.
“I’m in school today to make a donation. I’m going to be in school somewhere in Nigeria tomorrow, too. I’m going to be in school on Saturday, I’m going to be in school on Sunday, and even on Monday. Forget about the threat, it’s a waste of time,” the ex-presidential candidate said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
