••Says APC Will Not fold its arms and allow the opposition to propagate falsehoods.
By John Audu.
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s claims of receiving threats to his life as unfortunate and misleading.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday night, Ganduje characterized Obi’s allegations as sheer mischief and outright falsehood, emphasizing the necessity to refute such baseless narratives.
The APC Chairman expressed his displeasure over the claims shared on Obi’s verified official X account, labeling them as a malicious attempt to seek attention and portray himself as a victim for emotional manipulation.
Ganduje pointed out that Obi’s accusations arose from a misinterpretation of remarks made by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, during an interview on Arise TV on January 4, 2025. He clarified that at no point did Morka threaten Obi or his family.
“By falsely claiming that Morka threatened his life, Mr. Obi has libeled Morka and incited his online supporters to issue death threats against Morka and his family,” Ganduje stated.
He underscored that as a public figure, Obi has a responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information, asserting that spreading falsehoods undermines public trust.
Ganduje noted that Morka was merely fulfilling his duties as the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, holding opposition figures accountable for their statements, which is expected in a democratic society.
“Morka’s comments during the interview were strictly in response to a question referencing ‘prophets of doom’ and ‘voodoo economics.’ Nothing in his statement constituted or suggested a threat to Obi or anyone else,” Ganduje clarified.
The APC Chairman further emphasized the importance of free speech, a right protected by Nigeria’s Constitution, which applies equally to all citizens, including members of the ruling party. He called on Obi to refrain from spreading misinformation and to accept criticism as part of the democratic process.
“Does Mr. Obi expect the APC to fold its arms and allow the opposition to propagate falsehoods without any response?” Ganduje questioned, stressing that the APC will continue to counter baseless allegations with facts against the Tinubu-led government.
Ganduje reaffirmed the party’s support for Morka in his efforts to defend the federal government and to set the record straight against disinformation by desperate politicians. He reiterated the APC’s commitment to upholding democratic principles while holding opposition figures accountable when necessary.
