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Criticisms have continued to mount over the warning issued by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo to former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi against visiting the State without clearance .<\/p>\n
In its reaction, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has also berated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his controversial remark declaring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, persona non grata in the state. <\/p>\n
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The Party in a statement posted on this Saturday (19\/7\/25) by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the governor\u2019s statement as \u201cdisgraceful and undemocratic\u201d.<\/p>\n
The ADC made it clear that Peter Obi, as a Nigerian citizen, does not require any form of permission or security clearance to visit any part of the country, including Edo State.<\/p>\n
\u201cEdo State is a Nigerian state. Obi is a free citizen and does not need the governor\u2019s clearance to visit Nigerians in their own country,\u201d ADC noted.<\/p>\n
According to the party, such a remark reflects poorly on the Governor\u2019s understanding of constitutional rights and the principles of democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen a governor panics over courtesy visits and modest donations, it is a clear sign that something is deeply wrong somewhere,\u201d the party stated.<\/p>\n
Also reacting, Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, slammed Governor Okpebholo for the tyrannical outburst.<\/p>\n
Effiong in a statement post on Friday described the Okpebholo\u2019s remarks as irresponsible and unbecoming of a public office holder. <\/p>\n
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\u201cA semi-literate governor is issuing silly threats to a politician publicly in the name of politics,\u201d he wrote. \u201cAllowing misfits and thuggish individuals to assume political positions will always lead to disaster,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n
According to the Rights Activist, the conduct was shameful and raises concerns about potential electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re now saying clearly that they are preparing and planning for carnage and rigging in 2027,\u201d the Rights lawyer pointed out.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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