As different interest groups continue to react to the alleged threats to the life of the Labour party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election , Mr Peter Obi, by All Progressives Congress, APC, a coalition under the banner of the Alliance for all Labour Party Stakeholders and Professionals has warned APC leaders against building an authoritarian system that stiffles free speech.
The coalition in a statement issued by its convener, Dr Blessing Elaigwu, made it clear that Nigerians would not be silenced and condemned the recent verbal attacks on Obi, particularly by APC National Spokesperson, Mr Felix Morka, during a televised interview.
The coalition noted that Morka’s refusal to apologize for his remarks, despite multiple opportunities provided by the program anchor, reflects the ruling party’s fear of Obi’s growing influence.
The Labour Party coalition called on the APC to focus on governance instead of intimidation by addressing the pressing issues affecting Nigerians instead of attempting to undermine the opposition.
“It is disheartening to witness such blatant attempts to silence dissenting voices.
“Mr. Morka’s fresh threat to compile and forward a list of 400 Nigerians to security agencies is a brazen effort to intimidate citizens into submission.
“This is a glaring sign of a government frightened by the inevitable reckoning at the ballot box in 2027,” part of the statement read.
The group used the forum to further criticize the APC for what it described as a “policy of institutionalized impoverishment,” accusing the party of creating record-breaking poverty and inequality under the current administration.
“Nigerians are tired of APC’s lies and propaganda. Millions of citizens, battered by this administration’s ruinous policies, are preparing to emulate their Ghanaian counterparts by standing firm against bad governance and reclaiming the economy,” the statement added.
The coalition therefore urged Morka and others in the APC to brace themselves for more criticism, stressing that If they aim to silence Nigerians, they might need to expand prisons and recruit additional wardens because people will continue to demand accountability.
The group expressed confidence in Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria toward economic recovery, stating that the coalition and millions of Nigerians remain steadfast in supporting him.
