- VeryDarkMan, criticized Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
- Governor Okpebholo issued a warning to Labour Party’s Peter Obi regarding his visits to Edo State.
- The governor’s warning was based on a previous incident during Obi’s visit, where a donation to a nursing school allegedly led to unrest in Benin City.
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has condemned Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for issuing what he described as a threatening statement to Labour Party’s Peter Obi.
In a video making rounds online, Governor Okpebholo reportedly warned the former Anambra State governor not to visit Edo without prior clearance from the state government. He cited an incident during Obi’s last visit, where a donation of N15 million to a nursing school allegedly sparked unrest in Benin City that reportedly resulted in fatalities.
Reacting to the governor’s remarks, VeryDarkMan expressed serious concern, stating that such warnings signal a disturbing trend as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. He pointed out that this is not the first time Obi has been targeted, recalling a similar caution issued by Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, also of the APC.
VeryDarkMan further claimed there appears to be a coordinated effort by governors in APC-controlled states especially those where Obi secured electoral victories in 2023—to frustrate his movements. He went on to apologize to Obi on behalf of Edo residents, describing the governor’s statement as uncalled for.
“On behalf of Edo people, I would like to apologise to Nigerians and Peter Obi for what Edo State governor said in this video. The governor is preaching hate and we are not like that in Edo State. This is a pattern, they are turning their governors in states Obi won in 2023 to start attacking him deliberately,” VeryDarkMan said in part.
See video below:
See some comments below:
@UC_Emeliem:”I agree with Verydarkman on this; Nigerians need to stand against it. If they can openly and publicly issue a life threat to Mr. Peter Obi, imagine what they are doing to other people who have no influence or anyone to speak for them. The thugs we allowed into the corridors of power will destroy our democracy. Speak up, Nigerians.”
@rwg6cdcpjx:”If VDM run for election me sef go vote am. The bros sabi.”
@youmustbegood11:”There is no difference between This Governor and Portable. Infact portable would have done better than him.”
@BeePresent444:”VDM did the right thing apology or not, Peter Obi deserves his respect we see everything.”
@fortunateozuyak:”Edo people are not like that, but their leader is like that.”
@Dinovo01414:”He’s right Edo people did not vote for him they voted for asuen in pdp not him we did not know how he won.”
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