The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has alleged that he and his family have received numerous death threats following his recent remarks about the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi.
According to Morka, the threats were triggered by Obi’s accusations that his comments about Obi’s New Year message constituted a death threat.
The controversy began after Morka accused Obi of “crossing the line” in his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Morka disclosed that he has received over 400 threats, including 200 explicit death threats, allegedly from Obi’s supporters.
“Peter Obi’s allegations that my words in that interview threatened his life have triggered serious consequences.
“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.
“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,” Morka said.
Morka denied that his comments could be interpreted as a threat to Obi’s life. He explained that his remarks were a response to a question about Obi being labeled a “voodoo economist” and “prophet of doom.”
“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,” he stated.
While dismissing Obi’s claims of death threats, Morka challenged the Labour Party leader to provide evidence of the alleged threats against his life and his family.
Morka concluded by expressing confidence that law enforcement agencies would address the threats made against him and his family. The incident has further fueled tensions between the ruling APC and the opposition Labour Party, raising concerns over the safety of political figures and their supporters.
