Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong statement condemning threats made against presidential hopeful Peter Obi. Tensions escalated after Edo State Governor Okpebholo reportedly stated that Obi should not visit the state without proper security clearance. The situation intensified when Edo APC Chairman Jarret Tenebe openly declared his hatred for Obi.
Reacting on his official X page, Atiku emphasized that any threat directed at Peter Obi is a collective threat to all political figures, saying such hostility undermines democratic unity.
Meanwhile, the political community and Nigerians online have been sharing mixed reactions. Some urged Atiku to support Obi’s campaign more actively, while others questioned his motives and consistency on similar issues in the past.