The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has slammed the governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebolo for declaring former 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, persona non grata in the state.
NEWSMAXNG reported that the Edo state governor had warned Peter not to step foot into the state without first taking permission which must undergo review before he would be accepted or not.
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Reacting to the declaration in a post on Saturday via X, the ADC’s
national Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the governor’s remarks was “disgraceful and undemocratic.”
He clarified that before he is a politician, Obi is a Nigerian citizen and does not require the governor’s permission to visit any part of the country, including Edo State.
He stated that Edo is a Nigerian state and Obi is a free citizen.
According to the chairman, Okpebolo’s reaction to Obi’s visit and donations in is a sign of insecurity.
“Governor Monday Okpebolo’s statement declaring Peter Obi persona non grata in Edo State is as disgraceful as it is undemocratic.
“Edo State is a Nigerian State. Peter Obi is a free citizen and does not need the Governor’s clearance to visit Nigerians in their own country.
“The Governor’s statement betrays deep insecurity. When a Governor panics over courtesy visits and modest donations, it is a clear sign that something is deeply wrong somewhere.
“Leaders who have served the people well will not be bothered when others receive applause. Perhaps, the people celebrating PO are simply reminding the Edo State Governor the kind of leader he should be,” he stated.
