He alleges his New Year’s Day press conference, in which he highlighted the government’s shortcomings and offered suggestions for improvement, has resulted in death threats against him, his family, and associates.
Obi points to a statement by APC National Spokesperson Felix Morka, who suggested Obi “has it coming” for his repeated criticisms, as evidence of the threat.
Obi insists he’s committed to speaking truth to power and hasn’t crossed any lines, inviting anyone to identify any breaches of decorum in his message (which he linked on X).
He further argues that Nigeria is sliding towards authoritarianism, with freedom of speech under attack, and prays for a more free and just society for future generations.
