The All Progressives Congress and opposition parties on Wednesday clashed over claims by the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, that his life could be in danger, with the ruling party dismissing the allegation as baseless.
However, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the Obidient Movement Worldwide and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party accused the Federal Government of targeting opposition figures and warned it would be held responsible if anything happened to the former Anambra State governor.
The reactions followed Obi’s remarks during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, in which he alleged that the FG had been frustrating his activities and those of other opposition figures, adding that he might not even be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Responding to a question on whether there was a possibility he might not be a candidate in 2027, Obi said, “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you.
“Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it, deliberately so, everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”
