The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has disclosed that he and his family have received over 200 death threats following his recent comments about Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The threats reportedly emerged after Obi accused Morka of making statements that could be perceived as endangering his life.
Morka, during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, made remarks that Obi later described as life-threatening. Following the backlash, Morka appeared again on Arise News on Wednesday to clarify his stance, revealing the alarming extent of the threats he has since received.
“Peter Obi’s allegations that my words in that interview threatened his life have triggered serious consequences,” Morka stated. “As of now, I have documented 400 threats, about 200 of which are explicit death threats. These are written threats that I will be submitting to law enforcement agencies.”
Morka described the threats as graphic and explicit. “In these messages, individuals have detailed how they plan to harm me — threatening to shoot me, behead me, and carry out other gruesome acts. This is not mere rhetoric. It has even extended to direct threats against some members of my family. These are explicit and graphic threats, not vague insinuations,” he added.
The APC spokesman firmly denied making any comments that could be interpreted as threatening Peter Obi’s life, describing the allegations as unfounded and baseless. “This entire situation is baseless and cannot be attributed to me. I did not threaten Peter Obi in any way. Those issuing these threats are acting on their own, but I trust that law enforcement will respond swiftly to bring them to justice,” Morka reiterated.
Morka’s initial remarks during the Sunday interview drew widespread condemnation after he accused Obi of “crossing the line” in his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that the former governor “deserved whatever came his way.”
In response, former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, called on the APC to issue a public apology to Obi and Nigerians for what he described as inflammatory and disgraceful language.
Similarly, the Labour Party issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Tinubu, demanding that Felix Morka be reprimanded for his comments. In a statement issued by Marcel Ngogbehei, Director-General of the Labour Party Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration, the party condemned what it described as a targeted campaign against Obi.
Ngogbehei stated, “We cannot tolerate a situation where a public official makes statements that could be interpreted as inciting violence against a political opponent. Such behavior is unacceptable, and we demand immediate action from the APC leadership to address this.”
The growing tension has led to heightened security concerns around Peter Obi and his supporters, with many calling for a swift resolution to the escalating war of words between the political camps. Law enforcement agencies have been urged to investigate the threats against Morka and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
As the political climate in Nigeria continues to heat up, observers warn that unchecked rhetoric could further polarize the nation’s already divided electorate. The coming days are expected to reveal whether the APC will take disciplinary action or whether the controversy will continue to unfold on the national stage.
