Following his recent trip to the South-South state, the governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has denied making any threats to Peter Obi, the party’s 2020 presidential candidate.
On July 7, 2025, Obi traveled to Benin and gave $11.5 million to St. Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences as a result of her donation.
The governor of Edo, however, criticized Obi’s visit, claiming that it occurred as the state’s violence was resuming.
He had warned the former governor of Anambra State to not return without giving prior notice or facing consequences.
Some well-known Nigerians and social media commentators have voiced their disapproval of Okpebholo’s statements.
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However, the governor claimed that his remarks were misinterpreted in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday.
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, made a number of misinterpretations regarding the recent remarks made by His Excellency regarding Mr. Okpebholo’s visit. To the State, Peter Obi.
It is crucial to state with absolute certainty that Mr. the Governor never threatened him in any way. Obi, but instead emphasised that prominent people, particularly those who are politically exposed, must obtain the Governor’s consent before engaging in any public speaking engagements within the State.
The Governor has a constitutional obligation to protect the lives and property of all residents and visitors, according to the governor.
During events or public appearances that may draw large crowds or the media’s attention, this obligation includes making sure that appropriate security measures are in place.
When these protocols are ignored, they become serious security risks for both visitors and residents who could face avoidable threats, according to the statement’s excerpt.
In light of the increasing number of religious leaders’ abductions and attacks, particularly Catholic priests and Christian clerics, Okpebholo’s position is added, “.
This wisdom cannot be overstated in today’s volatile security environment. Peter Obi, the governor of Anambra State, who detained Nasir El-Rufai when he visited, is not the governor of Okpebholo.
Additionally, individuals who want to use their concerns to gain political advantage shouldn’t use them as leverage.
The State Government won’t give up supporting its citizens in favor of politically motivated endeavors. No matter how well-placed they may be, we expect leaders to follow the security and protocols of their visits.
Source: Channels TV
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