APC's Felix Morka Denies Threatening Peter Obi's Life*
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied allegations made by Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that he threatened Obi's life and family. Morka described the allegations as a "self-evident malicious lie" and accused Obi of engaging in "attention-seeking" and "emotional blackmail" .
The controversy started when Obi raised an alarm on social media, claiming that Morka threatened him over his New Year message to President Bola Tinubu. Obi stated that he received threats to his life, family, and associates after his message .
Morka responded by clarifying that his comments were misrepresented and that he did not imply any threat to Obi or his family. He emphasized that his remarks were directed at Obi's "malicious and irrational commentary" and were part of a broader critique of Obi's political strategies .
The APC spokesman also underscored his commitment to free speech, stating that "while every Nigerian has the right to free speech, no one has the right to spread misinformation or falsehood" .
Similarly, the National Women Leader of the APC, Dr. Mary Alile, denied any threat to Obi's life and family, describing his claims as "inflammatory and baseless" .
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