“Tension In Edo: Gov Okpebholo Declares Peter Obi’s Security Not Guaranteed!”

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has come under fire for issuing a stern warning to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, stating that his security cannot be guaranteed if he visits Edo State again without prior notice to the state government.

According to iReporter Online, the governor’s controversial comment followed Obi’s recent visit to the state, during which he donated ₦15 million to a nursing school as part of his ongoing commitment to improving education and healthcare nationwide.

Viral videos circulating online captured Governor Okpebholo expressing displeasure over Obi’s unannounced visit. In the footage, the governor declared: “Next time, he should tell us before coming. He cannot just come into my state and do whatever he likes. Next time, his security is not guaranteed.”

The statement, according to iReporter Online, has ignited a wave of public backlash across social media, with many Nigerians denouncing it as a veiled threat and a dangerous precedent in a democratic society. Users on platform X (formerly Twitter) described the comments as both undemocratic and alarming.

Supporters of the Labour Party have also voiced strong disapproval, demanding that the gov

ernor retract the statement and offer a public apology. Many questioned whether Nigerian citizens now require gubernatorial clearance to move freely within their own country.

As of press time, the Edo State Government has not issued an official response to the uproar. Meanwhile, according to iReporter Online, civil society groups and legal experts have called on relevant authorities to investigate the implications of such a statement for national unity and political tolerance.

”IREPORTER REPORTS”