Shocking paradox: Governor Okpebholo warns Peter Obi not to enter Edo, citing security—yet plays governor! “If anything happens to him here, he will have himself to blame,” he said.
In Edo crisis, power thrill meets public backlash. 💥
According to CUPP, the threat “amounts to a death threat,” a disgraceful display of thuggery, they said.
Edo’s governor claims it’s about security and protocol. But critics see a power trip.
This is Nigeria news trending today latest Nigeria news, whole country dey watch. Nigeria news says this echoes broader democratic crisis in 2025.
This is like the bus conductor at the back shouting “No one board unless I approve”—even though he no be driver. 🤡
In Edo, political permission is now prerequisite for breathing air!
Key takeaways:
Governor’s verbatim: “If anything happens…he will have himself to blame”
Opposition’s reaction: CUPP blasts it as thuggery, says it’s a death threat
Wider meaning: Signal of shrinking democratic space – Edo crisis shows state-level intimidation ramping up.
Legal angle: No law forbids a citizen or candidate from entering their state. Protocol? Really?
Social Media comments…….
@Akpomekomi commented on X:
“This one na pure intimidation. Edo no be private compound.”
@JusticeForAll commented on Facebook:
“Governor wan be king. But we no go gree am!”
@EdoVoices commented on X:
“Peter Obi no de do anyhow. Dis na drill for intimidation.”
@MamaNigeria commented on Instagram:
“Ehen, na so democracy dey die small small.”
@Youth4Change commented on X:
“Comment below if you believe no state gov fit stop presidential aspirant.”
Edo APC Governor Monday Okpebholo threatens Peter Obi for donating to a nursing school during his visit — says he won’t guarantee the safety and security of Peter Obi if he visits Edo again.
— Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikeji) July 18, 2025
Critics accuse the governor of attacking goodwill and fearing Obi’s growing influence. pic.twitter.com/e6AsvfNfeK
Your Take……..
What do you think, Naija? Comment below—tag a friend, share your views on state power vs democracy!
In the Edo crisis, we see democracy on one side and power-wielding on the other. Who wins? That’s on you, fellow Nigerians.
Wake-up call: This isn’t Edo-only. It’s a barometer for 2027 elections. Silence now? Then democracy go Dey waka slowly.
#EdoCrisis 🎤
Governor Okpebholo’s threat to Peter Obi fuels the Edo crisis, spotlighting intimidation in Nigerian politics. This Nigeria news trending today signals rising tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. Stay alert.
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Original Story by John Owen Nwachukwu – DailyPost Nigeria
