- Morka defends controversial remarks, insists comments were misinterpreted.
- APC chieftain says allegations of death threats lack proof, calls for evidence.
In a rebuttal to allegations of issuing death threats, Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied claims that his remarks about Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi implied a threat to Obi’s life or his family.
The controversy began after Morka’s comments during a New Year’s interview on Arise TV, where he stated that Obi had “crossed the line so many times” and should “manage whatever comes to him.” Obi alleged that these remarks triggered threats against him and his family, with over 400 messages, including 200 explicit death threats, directed at him following the interview.
Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise TV on January 8, 2025, Morka clarified that his comments were a response to Obi being labeled a “voodoo economist” and a “prophet of doom.” He argued that his words were directed at Obi’s rhetoric, which he claimed often distorted the truth.
“If Peter Obi was called a prophet of doom or a voodoo economist, he has it coming to him because he has crossed several lines of truth,” Morka explained. “There’s nothing in my statement suggesting a threat. Peter Obi speaks a lot of falsehoods, and that was the context of my remarks.”
Morka dismissed Obi’s allegations of death threats, calling on him to present evidence to substantiate his claims.
“He who alleges must prove,” Morka asserted. “If Peter Obi says anyone threatened him, he must supply evidence. For someone in his standing, this should involve law enforcement rather than studio debates.”
The APC spokesperson doubled down on his critique of Obi’s messaging, insisting that his controversial comment merely reflected the belief that the LP candidate deserved criticism for his perceived distortions of the truth.
This latest development follows a broader political clash between the APC and the LP, with the latter previously issuing a seven-day ultimatum demanding disciplinary action against Morka.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had also criticized Morka’s earlier remarks as inflammatory.
As the war of words intensifies, Morka’s rebuttal underscores the ongoing tensions in Nigeria’s political landscape, with accusations and counterclaims further polarizing the discourse.
