I’ve received over 200 death threats after my comment about Peter Obi  – APC spokesperson

Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that he and his family have been receiving death threats following his remarks about Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election.

Morka made the claims during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He attributed the threats to Obi’s recent accusations, suggesting that Morka’s criticism of Obi’s New Year message amounted to a death threat.

The APC spokesperson said his reaction to Obi’s message, in which he accused the Labour Party candidate of “crossing the line” in his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has drawn backlash.

“I have received over 200 death threats, many of them targeted at my family, allegedly from supporters of Peter Obi,” Morka stated during the interview.

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He said, “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 also denied making any insinuation that could be interpreted as a threat to Obi’s life, saying his comment was a direct response to the question about the LP chieftain 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 said.

While dismissing Obi’s death threat claim, Morka asked the Labour Party chieftain to produce evidence of the alleged threats against his life and his family.